Pediatric ENT Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) – Locum Tenens
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Job description
Portland, Oregon
A highly respected healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) with Pediatric ENT experience for a long-term outpatient locum tenens assignment in Portland, Oregon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team in a clinic-only setting with no call responsibilities and a predictable schedule.
Position Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Provider Type: Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic Only
- Location: Portland, Oregon
- Assignment Dates: August 31, 2026 – February 26, 2027
- Coverage Reason: Maternity/Paternity Leave Coverage
- Number of Providers Needed: 1
- EMR System: Epic
- Call Requirement: None
- Admissions Required: No
- Hospital/Surgery Center Privileges Required: No
Job Responsibilities
Conduct post-operative follow-up visits for pediatric urology patients
Perform wound assessments and suture removal
Evaluate and treat common ENT conditions including:
Tonsillar disorders
Adenoid disorders
Otitis media
Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR
Coordinate care with physicians and multidisciplinary team members
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses and treatment plans
Qualifications
Recent and substantial Pediatric ENT/Otolaryngology experience
Active, unrestricted state medical license
Active DEA registration
Board Certified or truly Board Eligible
Current BLS certification
Ability to independently manage outpatient pediatric ENT patients
Current CV required for presentation
Working Hours
Pediatric ENT Clinic: 2.5–3 days per week
Pediatric Urology Post-Operative Clinic: 0.5–1 day per week
Clinic Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
8:00/8:30 AM: Administrative time
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Patient visits
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Patient visits
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Administrative time
Guaranteed Hours: 8 hours per day
Skills
Suture removal
Evaluation and management of tonsil disorders
Evaluation and management of adenoid disorders
Evaluation and management of otitis media
Preferred Skills
Flexible endoscopy experience
Nasal cautery experience
Foreign body removal experience
Pediatric urology and post-operative follow-up experience