Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

divh2Inpatient Physician Assistant/h2pWe are looking for an experienced physician assistant primed for challenges and innovations to join our growing ENT team here at Washington University. This position covers our inpatient floor at Barnes Jewish Hospital working alongside experts in the field of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery. As an inpatient physician assistant, you will support our patient population during their entire hospital stay, most of whom have undergone extensive oncologic surgical procedures. You will interact closely with our inpatient care team, which includes attending physicians, fellows, residents, nurses, speech-language pathologists, dieticians, and social workers. WUSM educational opportunities include grand rounds, lectures, and conferences. Washington University offers excellent employee benefits. Our inpatient physician assistants do not work weekends or evenings or take call. An alternative schedule is available in the form of ten-hour workdays. Provides healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician; conducts complete physical assessment, provides treatment, and counsels patients; may, in some instances, prescribe medication./ph3Primary Duties Responsibilities:/h3ulliPerforms physical assessments/examinations./liliAssesses and counsels patients and obtains medical histories./liliMonitors patients adherence to protocols./liliCoordinates screening for research studies./liliCollects and records data per research requirements and guidelines./liliDevelops and implements adherence plans used with protocols./liliBills for professional services as permitted by the collaborative practice agreement./liliInterprets diagnostic tests results for deviations from normal./liliPrescribes therapy or medication with physician approval./liliAdministers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory test./liliPerforms therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and infection management./liliProvides physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures./liliEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in service meetings and workshops./liliMaintains established departmental policies and procedures, objective, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards./li/ulpstrongWorking Conditions:/strong/ppJob Location/Working Conditions/pulliNormal office environment/liliExposure to blood-borne pathogens/liliRequires protective devices/liliPatient care setting/liliDirect patient care setting/li/ulpPhysical Effort/pulliTypically sitting at desk or table/liliTypically standing or walking/liliTypically bending, crouching, stooping/liliOccasional lifting (25 lbs or less)/li/ulpEquipment/pulliOffice equipment/liliClinical/diagnostic equipment/li/ulpThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time./ph3Required Qualifications:/h3pstrongEducation:/strong/ppMasters degree - Physician Assistant Studies/ppstrongCertifications/Professional Licenses:/strong/ppThe list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Physician Assistant - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant - Missouri Division of Professional Registration/ppstrongWork Experience:/strong/ppNo specific work experience is required for this position./ppstrongSkills:/strong/ppNot Applicable/ppstrongDrivers License:/strong/ppA drivers license is not required for this position./ph3More About This Job/h3pstrongRequired Qualifications:/strong/pulliCurrent PA licensure to practice in the state of Missouri and/or Illinois depending on location or ability to obtain within 3 months of date of hire./liliCertain/additional certifications may be necessary based on area of specialty./liliBasic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.)/li/ulh3Preferred Qualifications/h3pstrongEducation:/strong/ppNo additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting./ppstrongCertifications/Professional Licenses:/strong/ppNo additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting./ppstrongWork Experience:/strong/ppPhysician Assistant Theory And Practice (1 Year)/ppstrongSkills:/strong/ppAdaptability, Communication, Customer Empathy, Detail-Oriented, Epic EHR, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Multitasking, Organizing, Patient Care, Patient Management, Teamwork, Time Management/ph3Grade/h3pS31/ph3Salary Range/h3p$93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including ones qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget./ph3Accommodation/h3pIf you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email spanCandidateQuestions@ or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request./ppAll qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship./ph3Pre-Employment Screening/h3pAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening./ph3Benefits Statement/h3pPersonal/pulliUp to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time./liliCompetitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance./liliTake advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees./liliWashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%./li/ulpWellness/pulliWellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!/li/ulpFamily/pulliWe offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weve got you covered./liliWashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us./li/ulpFor policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: span Statement/h3pWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universitys policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences/p/div

Created: 2026-03-17