Advanced Practice Provider (ARNPPA-C) Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (ENT) Head and Neck Surgery- UWMC and FHCC

Job Description

This position is being recruited for through a secondary applicant tracking system. To be considered for the role please apply at the following link: Position Details - Academic Personnel & Faculty

Description
The University of Washington Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery is seeking one full-time ARNP or PA at the rank of Teaching Associate. The Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA) deployed at UWMC Mountlake and Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC) is a member of a tertiary care Otolaryngology-HNS team that includes 14 attending physicians 25 residents 7 APPS as well as audiologists speech language pathologists and over 50 support staff.

The candidate will be an integral member of our Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology team. Clinically the applicant will be responsible for providing services independently and collaboratively in the outpatient environment including initial and ongoing assessment diagnosis and treatment of patients medical status. This is a Teaching Associate position in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. Teaching Associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms. Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June) meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

The anticipated start date is May 1 2026. Experience is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Desired Experience

• Clinical expertise in the care of surgical and oncologic patients.
• Training and experience in the provision of otolaryngology care including initial assessment diagnostic evaluation and management of non-surgical Otolaryngology indications: oral cavity lesions head & neck skin cancer patients including melanoma squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma dysphagia chronic cough chronic sinusitis conducting pre/post op visits performing sino-nasal endoscopy and cerumen removal.

Standards of Practice and Performance

• Provide complex and problem-focused surveillance care screening/diagnostic evaluation management and follow-up with otolaryngology patients.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary evaluation management and follow-up of patients using appropriate clinical practice guidelines.
• Evaluate and manage urgent issues.
• Perform procedures according to licensure credentialing and scope of practice including wound assessment radiological interpretation oral/pharyngeal endoscopy sino-nasal endoscopy and cerumen removal
• Collaborate with the Otolaryngology team PCPs and other providers to ensure coordination and continuity of care for patients across the continuum of care and over time.
• Participate as a key member of the interdisciplinary team through the development of collaborative and innovative practices and evaluation of patient care outcomes.
• Provide other duties as requested consistent with the APP role.
  

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be: $10834 - $14150 per month ($130008 - $169800 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Benefits

UW Benefits:

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Physicians Practice Plan:

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans see the link for additional benefits that may be available at

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure as an ARNP or PA-C (or foreign equivalent).
• Strong interpersonal skills
  

Application Instructions
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a cover letter via Interfolio. Please contact with any questions.

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About the UW

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Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.