Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Instructor, Surgery, Otolaryngology

Position Overview

Stony Brook Medicine invites applications for a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Clinical Instructor in Otolaryngology (ENT). This role is integral to the inpatient ENT team, collaborating closely with attending surgeons, residents, and hospital staff to manage hospitalized and consult patients effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in daily inpatient rounds with residents and attending physicians.
• Conduct inpatient evaluations, post-operative assessments, progress notes, and discharge summaries using the EMR.
• Cook up patient admissions, discharges, and interdisciplinary communication.
• Respond to ENT consults from inpatient and emergency departments.
• Perform or assist with bedside ENT procedures (e.g., flexible laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, epistaxis control, tracheostomy care, abscess drainage).
• Provide perioperative support and first-assist in the operating room as needed.
• Support resident education by teaching procedural skills and inpatient workflows.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and departmental projects.

Qualifications

Nurse Practitioners

• Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing.
• Current RN registration in New York State.
• Minimum 1 year post-licensure nursing experience.
• At least 1 year experience working with pediatric patients.

Physician Assistants

• NYS license and NCCPA certification.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited PA program (or foreign equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year experience working with pediatric patients.

Preferred

• Experience in fast-paced medical practices.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).

Special Notes

• Tenure/Non-Tenure Track; FLSA Exempt.
• Start date: As soon as possible.
• Candidates must pass a background investigation.

About Stony Brook Medicine

Stony Brook Medicine integrates education, research, and patient care across Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, five Health Sciences schools, and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings. With a 624-bed tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center, it provides advanced medical and pediatric care.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Stony Brook Medicine encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.