ENT Clinic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

The University of Vermont Health Network Burlington, VT, US

$64 - $87.73 / hour

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Otolaryngology

Full Time

Standard Hours: 40

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80

Shift: Day-8Hr

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $64.00 Mid $75.87 Max $87.73

Recruiter: Claire Ross

Summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Otolaryngology (ENT) practice and care team. This position will join an established practice and contribute to increasing patient access to ENT services.

The PA/NP will work under specific accreditation standards in collaboration with an attending physician to develop and implement direct care for all ages of patients. This position will work primarily in the Ambulatory ENT clinic, with occasional support for inpatient needs and may be scheduled up to one day a week in the OR in a support or surgical first assist role.

Schedule

This is a 1.0 FTE exempt position that will primarily be scheduled Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
No call or weekends required.
Occasional adjustments to this schedule may be made to accommodate earlier starts based on OR support or patient needs.

Experience

Minimum 2 years full-time clinical PA/NP practice experience required.
Ideal candidates will have worked in pediatric or adult primary care, hospital medicine, or urgent care
This position requires an experienced clinician who exhibits a high degree of independence and clinical autonomy. New PA/NP graduates are not able to be considered for this role.

Education & Licensure

Master’s degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.
Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the VT State Board of Nursing or as a Physician Assistant (PA) from the VT State Board of Medical Practice.
For the NP candidate: RNFA Certification strongly desired or required to obtain within two years of hire.

UVMMC and Burlington, Vermont

As the region’s only academic medical center, UVMMC offers a unique blend of advanced clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mission-driven academic engagement. APPs are integrated members of the care team and participate in teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and program development that support the continued growth and excellence of the patient-centered care we provide.

Burlington and the surrounding region offer an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to the Lake Champlain waterfront, abundant four-season outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and biking, a vibrant arts and culture scene, strong schools and family friendly communities, and a thriving local food and farm-to-table environment. The area consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States for its unique blend of natural beauty, safety, and community-oriented lifestyle.

UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.

This is a bargaining union position.

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