ENT Clinic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
About the job
- At least two years of full-time clinical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner practice experience is required.
- A master's degree is required.
- Candidates must hold current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse from the Vermont State Board of Nursing or as a Physician Assistant from the Vermont State Board of Medical Practice.
- New Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner graduates are not eligible for consideration.
- Develop and implement direct care for patients of all ages in collaboration with an attending physician and in accordance with applicable accreditation standards.
- Work primarily in the Ambulatory ENT clinic, with occasional support for inpatient needs.
- May be scheduled up to one day a week in the operating room in a support or surgical first-assist role.
- Experience in pediatric or adult primary care, hospital medicine, or urgent care is ideal.
- A doctorate degree is preferred.
- For Nurse Practitioner candidates, RNFA certification is strongly desired or must be obtained within two years of hire.
About the company
The University of Vermont Health Network coordinates a group of hospitals and affiliated clinics across northern New York and Vermont to deliver patient care close to where people live. It combines community hospital services with academic medicine, sharing knowledge and resources to offer access to advanced technology and treatment options. Care is delivered through coordinated networks rather than isolated institutions, with teams across hospitals working together to treat patients cost-effectively and compassionately. The network’s goal is to improve patients’ lives by providing high-quality care near home, supported by the expertise of the University of Vermont Colleges of Medicine and Nursing and Health Sciences.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The Fanny Allen purchase saves $4 million to $6 million over 15 years.
- The surgical center approval preserves growth, despite caps on pricing and advertising.
- UVM Health's 2026 restructuring cuts $9.5 million annually, strengthening near-term financial stability.
What critics are saying
- Regulators forced a 2024 construction pause, pushing the surgical center opening to 2027.
- UVM Health eliminated 142 positions on June 9, 2026, signaling deeper cost pressure.
- If budget limits persist, service cuts and delayed expansion threaten regional leadership and access.
What makes UVM Medical Center unique
- Vermont's only tertiary care center, UVM Medical Center anchors complex regional outpatient care.
- Green Mountain Care Board approved the $17.3 million Fanny Allen purchase on July 26, 2024.
- The South Burlington surgical center targets a 4,800-case capacity gap by 2030.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation