Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Portland, Oregon

Job Description
Join a dynamic outpatient clinic serving pediatric patients in a bustling Pacific Northwest community. This Locum Tenens role focuses on ENT evaluations and post-operative urology follow-up, offering a predictable 8:30 am – 5:00 pm schedule with minimal admin time. Ideal for an experienced Advanced Practice Provider eager to make an immediate impact.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Outpatient Clinic
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch) – approximately 4 days per week
• Patient Population: Pediatric (ENT and urology)
• Location: Portland, OR
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct ENT examinations, including tonsil, adenoid, and otitis media assessments.
• Perform nasal cautery, foreign-body removal, and flexible endoscopy as needed.
• Provide post-operative visits for pediatric urology patients, including wound assessment and suture removal.
• Document patient encounters (average ≈ 14 per shift) and complete required administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure seamless patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active state license and DEA registration.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in a relevant specialty (BC or BE).
• Current BLS certification.
• Proven experience in pediatric ENT; urology experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to submit a current CV and all required credentialing documents promptly.

Working Hours

• 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch).
• 8 guaranteed clinical hours per day; 9 total hours counted for overtime calculations.
• Coverage of 2.5–3 days per week for pediatric ENT and 0.5–1 day per week for pediatric urology post-op visits.

Skills

• Proficiency with ENT procedural skills (nasal cautery, foreign-body removal, endoscopy).
• Competence in wound assessment and suture removal.
• Strong patient communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced outpatient environment.