Urgent Pediatric ENT Locums in Portland, OR | 3–4 Days/Week | No Call
Job at a glance
Job description
Specialty
Otolaryngology – Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Description
An urgent locum tenens opportunity is available for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support pediatric ENT services in Portland, Oregon, with additional coverage for postoperative urology visits.
This outpatient assignment offers a consistent weekday clinic schedule, approximately 3–4 days per week, with an anticipated start date of November 2, 2026. The ideal candidate has hands-on ENT experience and is comfortable managing postoperative visits for pediatric urology patients. Urology experience is a plus.
Opportunity Highlights
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Start Date: November 2, 2026, or as soon as credentialing is completed
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Schedule: Approximately 3–4 days per week
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Hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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Setting: Outpatient clinic only
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No call responsibilities
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Epic EMR
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Pediatric ENT clinical experience required
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Urology postoperative experience welcomed
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Guaranteed 8 hours per scheduled day
Job Responsibilities
Conduct postoperative assessments and follow-up visits for urology patients
Evaluate common pediatric ENT conditions, including tonsillar and adenoid concerns and otitis media
Perform wound assessments and suture removal
Assist with nasal cautery and foreign body removal when qualified
Perform flexible endoscopy when trained and qualified
Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations in Epic
Coordinate care with physicians and the clinical support team
Provide patient and family education regarding treatment and postoperative care
Qualifications
Active Oregon license required
Board-certified or board-eligible, as applicable
Current DEA registration required
Current BLS certification required
Prior ENT clinical experience required
Pediatric ENT experience strongly preferred
Urology experience, particularly postoperative care, is a plus
Flexible endoscopy experience preferred
Experience with wound assessment, suture removal, nasal cautery, and foreign body removal preferred
Current CV must be submitted for consideration
Working Hours
Pediatric ENT clinic: approximately 2.5–3 days per week
Urology postoperative visits: approximately 0.5–1 day per week
Clinic hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Administrative time: 8:00–8:30 AM and 4:30–5:00 PM
Patient care: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–4:30 PM
Lunch break: 12:00–1:00 PM
Scheduled clinical hours only; no call
Skills
Outpatient ENT Evaluation and Management
Tonsil and Adenoid Assessment
Otitis Media Evaluation
Postoperative Urology Follow-Up
Wound Assessment and Management
Suture Removal
Flexible Endoscopy
Nasal Cautery
Foreign Body Removal
Pediatric Patient and Family Education
Epic EMR Documentation