Physician Assistant (ENT) - Columbia, SC - ENT Exp. Preferred

The Physician Assistant position is a comprehensive role which includes support in the areas of case management and patient communications.  The Physician Assistant works under moderate supervision to provide high-quality patient care and create favorable impressions with patients. The Physician Assistant will primarily be responsible for evaluating patients seen for follow-up visits.  Although this person will at times be working independently, consultation with clinic physicians should be sought in difficult cases.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Conduct patient evaluations with a focus on ear, nose, and throat conditions.

Perform physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, and throat, with chest auscultation when appropriate.

Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT conditions.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication with patients.

Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antibiotics, decongestants, bronchodilators, mucolytics, and oral / inhaled steroids.

Order and interpret diagnostic studies relevant to ENT care, such as audiograms, CT scans, and other imaging or laboratory tests.

Collaborate with supervising ENT physicians on complex or challenging cases to ensure optimal outcomes.