Pediatric Otolaryngology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

University of Minnesota Physicians is seeking a dedicated and compassionate certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT) practice at the M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.

About the Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a thriving pediatric tertiary care practice. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are integral to our team, supporting both the outpatient Pediatric ENT and Facial Plastic Surgery needs of M Health Fairview and the inpatient service of Masonic Children's Hospital.

You will become a key provider in managing a diverse range of pediatric ENT conditions, including recurrent ear infections, otitis media with effusion (ear tubes), adenoid and tonsil disease, congenital ear deformities, ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), and hearing loss, cleft and craniofacial disorders and pediatric facial plastic surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Practice: Work in close partnership with our Pediatric ENT physicians multidisciplinary teams in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Inpatient Care: Dedicate approximately 30% of your time to inpatient responsibilities, including active participation in morning team rounds, co-managing inpatient consults and post-operative patients, and providing specialized care for patients with tracheostomies.
• Outpatient Clinic: Develop and manage an independent, parallel outpatient practice focusing on routine pediatric ENT patients, while co-managing more complex cases with physician support.
• Procedural Training: Gain hands-on experience and independent proficiency in routine procedures such as flexible nasal endoscopy, cerumen removal, frenectomy, and ear molding, suture removal.
• Specialized Program Development: Play a key role in supporting and growing our multidisciplinary programs, including the Aerodigestive Clinic, Tracheostomy Follow-Up Clinic, Facial Trauma and Scar Clinic, and Ear Shape Clinic.

Comprehensive Onboarding and Training

We are committed to your success. If you do not have prior ENT experience, we will provide a structured orientation and educational plan. Your first few months will be dedicated to shadowing our providers to build a strong foundation in Pediatric ENT, including the management of common outpatient conditions, inpatient consults, and post-operative care.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Flexible FTE: 0.8 - 1.0 FTE
• Schedule: Flexible scheduling options available. Our ideal arrangement is four 10-hour day shifts per week (Tuesday-Friday).
• No Call: Enjoy a predictable schedule with no after-hours, weekend, or holiday call responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or formal Pediatric Nurse Practitioner training program.
• Current certification through NCCPA, PNCB, ANCC, or AANP, or be certification-eligible.
• Licensed or eligible to obtain a license and prescriptive authority through the appropriate Minnesota state board (MN Board of Medical Practice for PAs, MN Board of Nursing for NPs).
• Able to meet all threshold criteria for credentialing and privileges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to practice with a high of level autonomy in a clinical setting.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a passion for educating and partnering with patients and their families.
• Previous experience in a pediatric specialty practice.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to following through on patient care plans, including lab results and referrals.
• Experience working independently and confidently managing patient and referring provider communications.

University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.