Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner - Northeast Georgia ENT & Allergy

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within our ENT and Allergy clinics. This position provides comprehensive support in case management, follow-up care, and patient communication. Working under moderate supervision, the APP evaluates and manages patients while collaborating closely with clinic physicians in complex cases to ensure optimal outcomes. This a full-time role, 40 hours per week, 4 or 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including interval histories and assessments for follow-up visits.
• Perform focused physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, throat, chest, and skin as clinically appropriate.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring all care is documented clearly and communicated effectively with patients.
• Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT and allergy conditions.
• Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antihistamines, decongestants, mucolytics, bronchodilators, inhaled and oral steroids, and antibiotics.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, radiology, CT scans, and audiograms.
• Assist in managing and treating reactions related to immunotherapy, seeking physician consultation for cases of greater severity.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians for consultation in complex or difficult cases, whether in person or by phone.
• No Weekend/Holiday call currently required.