Advanced Practice Provider (APRN or PA)

• Hiring Salary: Commiserate with expereince
• Essential Personnel: Yes

The USF Department of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery is seeking two collaborative, motivated Advanced Practice Providers (APRN or PA) to join our growing academic team in clinic-based roles at the USF South Tampa Center and Morsani Center. Each APP will work with a different group of subspecialty faculty, building an independent clinic template while supporting faculty practices day to day.
This is an opportunity to work alongside dynamic, subspecialty-trained faculty and our Otolaryngology residents within one of Florida's leading academic ENT programs—a department recognized among U.S. News & World Report's top 50 ENT service lines for five consecutive years and ranked among the top 20 nationally for research funding by the Blue Ridge Institute.
New graduates and experienced APPs are both encouraged to apply; structured onboarding, faculty mentorship, and graduated clinical autonomy are central to how we develop our team.

Responsibilities

CLINICAL –

• Build an independent outpatient clinic template under direct faculty support, with the goal of progressively expanding scope as expertise develops.
• Support faculty clinics through comprehensive patient evaluations, including focused medical histories, physical examinations, and ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for patients with a broad range of otolaryngologic conditions, prescribing medications and therapies within scope of practice and in accordance with departmental protocols.
• Provide postoperative care and follow-up, including management of complications and coordination of additional therapies.
• Learn and progressively perform basic Otolaryngology procedures, including flexible laryngoscopy, cerumen management, and nasal endoscopy/debridement, with structured faculty teaching.
• Triage patient phone calls and clinical inbox messages, including prescription renewals, perioperative concerns, and urgent scheduling needs.
• Partner with our nursing team on clinical education and protocol development, from procedure setup to patient instruction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including audiology, speech-language pathology, and oncology—to ensure coordinated care.

DIVISIONAL & QUALITY –

• Take ownership of a divisional program area, such as cancer survivorship, in partnership with faculty leadership.
• Contribute to quality improvement work focused on access, transitions of care, patient experience, and outcomes.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and EPIC optimization in collaboration with the clinical leadership team.

TEACHING & RESEARCH –

• Teach at the bedside and in clinic with our residents and rotating medical students and participate in departmental conferences and multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Opportunities to join departmental clinical research and scholarly projects—with co-authorship and presentation at regional and national meetings—are available to those interested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through CME and specialty society engagement (e.g., SPAO-HNS, AAPA, SOHN, AANP).

ADMINISTRATIVE –

• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage patient-specific paperwork on rotation with the broader APP and faculty team, including FMLA, disability, and procedural authorization documentation.

OTHER –

Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate higher-level administrator of a State university. Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.

Responsible for academic advising and related activities. May represent the university, college/school, or department.

Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Instructor.

This position requires graduation from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 464 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant academic degree program and certification as outlined in Florida Statutes 458 and 459 and Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 64.

Previous experience working in Otolaryngology/ENT.

About Us

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.