NP I PA Otolaryngology (ENT)

About the Role

MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established Otolaryngology (ENT) practice in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a full-time opportunity to join a physician-led, patient-centered practice serving a regional population of approximately 280,000 throughout Northeast Iowa. The APP will work collaboratively with an experienced Otolaryngologist, audiology services, nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary care team to provide comprehensive ENT care. The practice is located conveniently on the hospital campus and benefits from established referral patterns and an existing patient base.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
• Evaluate and manage common ENT conditions involving the ear, nose, throat, head, and neck.
• Order and interpret laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies.
• Develop treatment plans in collaboration with the supervising physician.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care.
• Perform office-based procedures as credentialed.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care.
• Document encounters within the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with audiologists, primary care providers, specialists, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Participate in quality and patient experience initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Iowa license.
• Current DEA certification or eligibility.
• ENT experience preferred; motivated new graduates with relevant clinical experience will be considered.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care.

MercyOne Offers

• Competitive compensation package
• Commencement bonus
• CME allowance
• Paid CME time
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Physician-led medical group focused on provider wellness and work-life balance
• Collegial and collaborative practice environment