Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) is assigned to the Otolaryngology Section within Surgical Service at VA Puget Sound. The PA participates in all aspects of the Otolaryngology program including outpatient, inpatient, procedural, and perioperative care. The incumbent evaluates and manages patients, assists in surgical procedures, performs office-based procedures, coordinates care, and contributes to administrative, quality improvement, and educational activities. Responsibilities Responsibilities include but not limited to: Performs initial histories and physical examinations Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients Screens and triage outpatients to determine further needs of care Assist ENT Surgeons in the operating room for surgical procedures and care Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule 11-V controlled substances). Writes orders and prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patien...