Pediatric Otolaryngology APP

Oregon Health & Science University
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Pediatric Otolaryngology APP
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-31490
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Faculty/Provider
Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview

APP will provide inpatient and ED consultation, rounding and discharge daily. The APP will support surgeon with pre/post op documentation and orders, Trach care/rounds/discharges, and some clinic to involve primarily postop and preop.

Common minor procedures (list not inclusive): trach care, trach changes, fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy, frenulectomy, I&D superficial and peritonsillar abscesses, occasional first assist in OR, wound care, dressing changes and drain removal. Common types of patient complaints include: otitis media, airway obstruction, sinusitis, hearing loss, facial and/or nasal trauma, neck masses, foreign body, epistaxis, croup, allergic reactions and infections.

Responsibilities

• Oregon License, NPI and Certification. National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant or Certified Nurse Practitioner. PALS Certification
• Sufficient ENT experience with the patient population and knowledge of necessary resources. Ability to prioritize work; knowledge of clinical support systems, including EPIC and order entry; flexible, calm, non-judgmental, professional demeanor; Ability to work independently to complete a variety of tasks simultaneously; Capacity to see what is best for the clinic and the patient rather than what is best for specific individuals; proven organizational skills with ability to prioritize and multi - task;
• Experience in pediatric ENT inpatient setting preferred; Will be required perform the following procedures: trach care, trach changes, fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy, frenulectomy, I&D superficial and peritonsillar abscesses, occassional assisting in surgery, wound care, dressing changes, drain removal preferred.

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