The University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology–Head 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 to UWMC Montlake 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.

This role will provide perioperative support and continuity of care for Head and Neck Cancer with inpatient and clinic responsibilities. Clinically, the applicant will be responsible for providing services independently and collaboratively in the perioperative environment including initial and ongoing assessment and diagnosis and treatment of patient’s medical status.

This APP will hold a Teaching Associate faculty position in the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery (ENT). This faculty position has an annual service period of 12-months (July 1 - June 30). The anticipated start date is February 1, 2027. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Although previous ENT experience is preferable, over time candidates will be mentored and provided professional opportunities to gain knowledge and procedural skills.

Standards of Practice and Performance

• Provide complex and problem-focused initial assessment, 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, sino-nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy 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.
• Inpatient consults
• Post-operative visits
• Provide patient, caregiver and peer education
• Attend multidisciplinary tumor board and team meetings

Salary

The base salary range for this position will be: $10,834 - $14,150 per month ($130,008 - $169,800 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Physician Practice Plans

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at:  https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf