Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - South Carolina ENT - Columbia, SC

South Carolina ENT (SCENT), an esteemed otolaryngology practice and an affiliate of SENTA Partners, is dedicated to serving the community of greater Columbia. The specialists at SCENT are committed to providing the most comprehensive care in ENT, allergy, and sleep medicine.

SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is to help people Breathe  better,  Hear  better, Live better. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.

Position Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) position is a comprehensive role which includes support in the areas of case management and patient communications.  The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner works under moderate supervision to provide high-quality patient care and create favorable impressions with patients. The APP 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.

SCENT is seeking to add an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to our offices in the Columbia, SC area. This position is opened to experienced and new grad Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. 

Key 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.

   

Watch this video on Why SENTA

At SCENT, we offer advanced ear, nose and throat care for the entire family. Our board-certified physicians see patients for a range of ENT concerns and have subspecialty training in pediatric ENT, sleep medicine, allergy and otology, facial trauma and head and neck surgery.

Our practice features a full complement of leading-edge, on-site diagnostics including digital CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, sleep study, dizziness and balance testing, allergy testing, hearing evaluations, stroboscopy, spirometry and more.

• Endoscopic Procedures
• Immunotherapy
• Sleep Studies
• Dizziness
• Ear Infection
• Hearing Loss
• Pharmacotherapy
• Rush Immunotherapy
• Airway Reconstruction

• Sinus Surgery
• Allergy Testing
• In-Office CT Scanning
• Laryngoscopy
• Voice Clinic
• Thyroidectomy
• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
• Tonsillectomy
• Ear Tubes
• Sleep Condition Treatment
• Hearing Aids