Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner - Northeast Georgia ENT

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within our ENT and Allergy clinics. This position provides comprehensive support in case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. Working under moderate supervision, the APP evaluates and manages patients with upper respiratory, allergy, asthma, and dermatologic conditions while collaborating closely with clinic physicians in complex cases to ensure optimal outcomes. This a full-time role, 40 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including interval histories and assessments for follow-up visits.
• Perform focused physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, throat, chest, and skin as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring all care is documented clearly and communicated effectively with patients.
• Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT and allergy conditions.
• Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antihistamines, decongestants, mucolytics, bronchodilators, inhaled and oral steroids, and antibiotics.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiology, CT scans, and audiograms.
• Assist in managing and treating reactions related to immunotherapy, seeking physician consultation for cases of greater severity.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians for consultation in complex or difficult cases, whether in person or by phone.
• No Weekend/Holiday call currently required.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of practice.
• Certification through an accredited NP program.
• Previous experience in a clinical or outpatient setting, preferably in ENT or Allergy.
• Strong clinical skills, with a focus on patient safety and quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) systems and basic computer applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• APP must be able to provide patient care for all age demographics.
• Eligible for hospital privileges.

Northeast Georgia ENT, an affiliate of SENTA Partners, since 1971 has been a trusted specialty healthcare provider in the Northeast Georgia community. Our team is growing, and we are seeking to add a dedicated team player to cover our Braselton and Gainesville offices. NEGA recently added the allergy service line to better meet the needs of our patients.

SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is to help people Breathe better, Hear better, Live better. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.