ENT Surgical Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Opportunity in Heart of Wisconsin

Marshfield Medical Center is seeking an ENT Surgical Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our team in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The APC will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care within our Otolaryngology (ENT) department. This position combines both outpatient clinic services and surgical first-assist responsibilities. The APC will collaborate closely with ENT physicians, audiologists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care across a wide range of ear, nose, throat, head, and neck conditions. You will also be included in a call rotation.

Department Details

Clinical Duties (Outpatient & Procedural):

• Perform patient evaluations, including detailed history-taking, physical examinations, and ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic ENT conditions in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative assessments and education.
• Conduct minor in-office procedures (e.g., cerumen removal, nasal cautery, flexible laryngoscopy, foreign body removal) as credentialed.
• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventive care.

Surgical First Assist Duties:

• Serve as first assist in the operating room for a variety of ENT surgeries, including but not limited to tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, sinus surgery, ear surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, and head & neck procedures.
• Assist with intraoperative tasks such as tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, and instrument handling under physician direction.
• Prepare patients for surgery, including site verification and consent review.
• Support post-operative recovery and coordinate follow-up care.

Compensation and Benefits

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Sanford Health - Marshfield Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. This may qualify you for additional state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

For Nurse Practitioners - Completion of a masters, post-masters, or doctorate from a nurse practitioner program accredited by the Commission on the Collegiate of Nursing Education or National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Current licensure by the applicable state board of nursing for advanced practice.

For Physician Assistants - Masters or Baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors. Successful completion of the national certifying examination and current certification given by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit to prescribe controlled substances

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.

Additional department-specific certifications, licenses, or memberships may be required (varies by department/location).

Marshfield Community

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Marshfield is a safe, clean community with a population of about 20,000 people. The region boasts a solid economy and a low cost of living which includes below national average costs for housing and transportation. Community pride is evident in the private and city funds invested to make Marshfield a great place to live. Located one mile outside of town you will have access to 6,500 acres for hiking, biking, hunting, canoeing, cross-country skiing, berry picking, and wildlife or bird watching or simply enjoying the fresh air. With excellent schools and high school graduation rates high above the national average, Marshfield is committed to offering and preparing students for top-notch education opportunities. Those of us that have chosen to call Marshfield home have come to enjoy the benefits of short commutes, safe and friendly neighborhoods, fresh air and water, bountiful nature, and so much more. Come and see for yourself. Fun Fact: Marshfield is known as the HEART of Wisconsin!

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organizations transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.