ENT Clinic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$133k-$183k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
- Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus
- Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont
- Regular
- Department: Otolaryngology
- Full Time
- Standard Hours: 40
- Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 80
- Shift: Day-8Hr
- Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Weekend Needs: None
- Salary Range: Min $64.00 Mid $75.87 Max $87.73
- Recruiter: Claire Ross
Summary
The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our Otolaryngology (ENT) practice and care team. This position will join an established practice and contribute to increasing patient access to ENT services.
The PA/NP will work under specific accreditation standards in collaboration with an attending physician to develop and implement direct care for all ages of patients. This position will work primarily in the Ambulatory ENT clinic, with occasional support for inpatient needs and may be scheduled up to one day a week in the OR in a support or surgical first assist role.
Schedule: This is a 1.0 FTE exempt position that will primarily be scheduled Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
No call or weekends required.
Occasional adjustments to this schedule may be made to accommodate earlier starts based on OR support or patient needs.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years full-time clinical PA/NP practice experience required.
- Ideal candidates will have worked in pediatric or adult primary care, hospital medicine, or urgent care
This position requires an experienced clinician who exhibits a high degree of independence and clinical autonomy. New PA/NP graduates are not able to be considered for this role.
Education & Licensure
- Master’s degree required; Doctorate degree preferred.
- Current licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) from the VT State Board of Nursing or as a Physician Assistant (PA) from the VT State Board of Medical Practice.
- For the NP candidate: RNFA Certification strongly desired or required to obtain within two years of hire.
- UVMMC and Burlington, Vermont
As the region’s only academic medical center, UVMMC offers a unique blend of advanced clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and mission-driven academic engagement. APPs are integrated members of the care team and participate in teaching, quality improvement initiatives, and program development that support the continued growth and excellence of the patient-centered care we provide.
Burlington and the surrounding region offer an exceptional quality of life, with easy access to the Lake Champlain waterfront, abundant four-season outdoor recreation including skiing, hiking, and biking, a vibrant arts and culture scene, strong schools and family friendly communities, and a thriving local food and farm-to-table environment. The area consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States for its unique blend of natural beauty, safety, and community-oriented lifestyle.
UVM Health: Healthier Communities. Healthiest Lives. Together.
This is a bargaining union position.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner will provide direct patient care in an ambulatory ENT clinic and support inpatient needs. They will collaborate with attending physicians to implement care plans and may assist in the operating room.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least 2 years of full-time clinical experience in a relevant field. Current licensure as an APRN or PA in Vermont is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Otolaryngology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Vermont is 98.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$158k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 62.3% of Vermont clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 65% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 10% in otolaryngology (np) | ranked against 37 Otolaryngology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $133k–$183k | Nurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $129k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$161k in purchasing power | Vermont index 98.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Vermont | 47 active | 14,063 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 65% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ENT Clinic Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at University of Vermont Health Network a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Otolaryngology (NP) — ranked against 37 active Otolaryngology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs
28 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
28 jobs · 14 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
26 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Lifespan - Outpatient
LifeStance Health · Beachwood, Ohio
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient - Hybrid
LifeStance Health · Rocky River, Ohio
PMHNP Nurse Practitioner @ Philadelphia / Rittenhouse Square, PA
$230k-$260kPMHNP Nurse Practitioner @ Philadelphia / Penn, PA
$230k-$260k