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Asheville Ear Nose & Throat
Asheville, North Carolina

Physician Assistant

Physician AssistantFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate ENT Physician Assistant (PA-C) to join our growing otolaryngology practice.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with our supervising ENT physicians and surgeons to provide high-quality, comprehensive care for patients experiencing a wide range of illnesses affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck.

The ideal candidate will manage both acute and chronic conditions, perform specialized in-office procedures, and handle pre- and post-operative patient care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Evaluation & Diagnosis: Conduct comprehensive physical exams, take detailed medical histories, and evaluate patients presenting with ENT symptoms (e. g., sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, tonsillitis, and sleep apnea).
  • Surgical Assisting: Serve as first or second assist in the operating room for a wide variety of ENT surgeries (e. g., tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, sinus surgeries, thyroidectomies, and ear tubes). Maintain sterile field protocols and assist with wound closure.
  • Surgical Care Management: Manage pre-operative workups and counseling, as well as postoperative monitoring, suture/staple removal, and complication management. (Optional based on practice needs: Assist in the operating room during major surgical procedures).
  • Diagnostic Interpretation: Order and accurately interpret specialized diagnostic tests, including audiograms, tympanograms, allergy panels, and imaging studies (CT scans, MRIs).
  • In-Office Procedures: Safely perform common outpatient procedures, including flexible nasal endoscopy, laryngoscopy assistance, cerumen (earwax) removal, microscopic ear debridement, and minor wound care.
  • Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor patient management plans, including prescribing medications and therapies in alignment with state regulations.
  • Patient Counseling: Educate patients and their families regarding chronic disease management, preventive care, treatment risks, and postoperative rehabilitation instructions.
  • Documentation & Coordination: Maintain precise, timely documentation within our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Coordinate multidisciplinary care with audiology, speech therapy, and primary care providers.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. Master’s degree required.
  • Licensure & Certification: Current NCCPA board certification (PA-C), an active state Physician Assistant license, and a valid DEA registration.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of clinical experience in otolaryngology, surgical subspecialties, or urgent care
  • Skills: Proficiency or strong willingness to learn detailed microscopic and endoscopic ENT procedures. Excellent manual dexterity, sharp attention to detail, and a highly collaborative communication style.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary with performance/productivity bonuses.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an ARC-PA accredited program with a Master's degree and hold current NCCPA certification. A minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in otolaryngology or surgical subspecialties is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Cerumen removalEHR documentationMultidisciplinary care coordination

Otolaryngology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNorth Carolina index 94.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in North Carolina108 active4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNorth Carolina Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026
Otolaryngology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 27 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 18 postings, 34 closed
New Otolaryngology listings46 in the last 30 days49 the 30 days before (−6%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician Assistant pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Below most Otolaryngology (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 46 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Asheville Ear Nose & Throat

Hospitals and Health Care
Asheville, North Carolina

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary with performance/productivity bonuses
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Living in Asheville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$451k
Typical market rent
$1,726/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Asheville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.