Advanced Practice Provider

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)

Specialty Practice Valley ENT

Valley ENT is seeking a motivated and career-oriented Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our expanding ENT practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a provider looking for strong mentorship, procedural training, long-term career growth, and exceptional work-life balance within a collaborative private practice environment.

This position is ideal for someone who values long-term professional development and wants to become highly skilled in a specialty procedure-based practice.

Position Overview

The APP will work primarily in our Visalia clinic location while also participating in scheduled call coverage days at Adventist Health Tulare.

Our providers enjoy a positive office culture, strong physician support, and a gradual onboarding process designed to build confidence and clinical excellence.

Training & Mentorship

We are committed to investing heavily in the right candidate and providing comprehensive specialty training.

Our onboarding program includes:

• Structured mentorship, training, and ongoing physician support
• First 3 months of training
• Weekly provider-led didactic presentations
• CME support to attend national conferences
• Gradual patient ramp-up to ensure competent and compassionate care
• Hands-on procedural training with increasing autonomy over time

Previous ENT experience isnot required. We are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates professionalism, work ethic, adaptability, and long-term commitment.

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive starting compensation during training and credentialing period
• Income potential exceeds $150,000 annually once fully credentialed and through the initial training period (typically 36 months)
• Salary increase to approximately $175,000 annually when independently managing approximately 35 patients per day during 10-hour clinic shifts (average 15-minute visits)
• This productivity milestone is commonly achieved within approximately 1218 months
• Income potential exceeds $200,000 annually after approximately 3 years with continued growth and procedural proficiency

We believe strongly in investing in our providers upfront through extensive training, mentorship, and support. Because of the significant time and resources dedicated to training, we are seeking candidates interested in a long-term professional home and career growth within our practice.

This opportunity may not be the best fit for candidates seeking maximum compensation immediately upon hire. Our model is centered around long-term development, increasing autonomy, and substantial earning growth over time.

Schedule & Lifestyle

• Full-time or part-time options available
• Excellent work-life balance
• 10-hour clinic shifts
• Predictable outpatient schedule
• Collegial and collaborative provider team
• Steady flow of established patients

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
  
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• CME support and conference opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Current California license (or ability to obtain)
• National Certification as a PA or NP
• Ability to work independently with indirect supervision
• Willingness to participate in hospital call coverage at Adventist Hospital Tulare

Preferred

• Adult and pediatric experience
• Interest in procedures and specialty medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person Visalia, California, with required call coverage days in Tulare