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Prosser Memorial Health
Prosser, Washington

Nurse Practitioner - Otolaryngology (ENT)

Nurse PractitionerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$135k-$165k

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Posted 53m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Prosser Memorial Health (PMH) in Prosser, Washington seeks a full-time Otolaryngology (ENT) Nurse Practitioner for our Ear, Nose, & Throat Center lead by Dr. Tyler Swiss. Dr. Swill provides comprehensive evaluation and surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, head, and neck.

At PMH, you’ll join a supportive team with extremely low employee turnover and patient satisfaction scores above the 90th percentile.

PMH is a critical access nonprofit hospital with more than a dozen primary care and specialty clinics dedicated to providing excellent healthcare and support services to realize our mission to improve the health of our community.

  • Otolaryngology (ENT) Nurse Practitioner Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct physical exams of the ears, nose, and throat; order and interpret diagnostic tests
  • Collaborate with attending physician to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Perform in-office care including ear cleaning, minor debridement, cerumen removal, and nasal cautery
  • Assist in surgical procedures and support post-operative care
  • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, medications, and preventative care
  • Listed responsibilities are a general overview; additional duties may be assigned.

Otolaryngology (ENT) Nurse Practitioner Practice Highlights

No call. No weekends. No holidays.

  • Epic EMR with access to the latest technology, including AI scribe
  • Locally governed with strong community presence; financially sound

Qualifications and Skills

  • Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • Active WA State licensure or eligible to obtain
  • DEA registration and active prescriptive authority in WA State
  • ACLS certification, required
  • Previous clinical ENT experience, preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills
  • Effective interdisciplinary communication and patient education skills
  • Proficiency in Epic/EMR systems and documentation standards

Compensation Highlights

Three-year guaranteed salary plus incentive compensation based on productivity.

Compensation is based on MGMA and determined by skills and experience. Annual base compensation range $135,000 - $165,000.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100% for full-time employees; low monthly premiums for spouse/children.

  • 403(b) match and qualified 457 retirement plans.
  • Annual CME allowance plus 40 Hours CME paid time off per year.
  • Generous PTO allowance.

Why PMH?

Prosser Memorial Health is an independent, full-service, nonprofit 25-bed critical access hospital located in Prosser, Washington. Prosser Memorial Health has three primary care clinics and the following specialty clinics: Cardiopulmonary, Dermatology, Digestive Health/GI, Endocrinology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Spine/Interventional Pain, Therapy & Rehab, Urology, and Women's Health. Our new state-of-the-art hospital opened in 2025.

We are first and foremost a community-focused organization, dedicated to providing excellent and affordable health care to our community and the communities we serve.

From adding new providers to opening new services lines and investing in the latest technology, every area of our organization is growing at a record pace. Our employees are at the heart of this growth. That’s why we invest in them, providing top notch benefits and a collaborative culture.

Prosser Memorial Health is one of only six recommended hospitals in Washington State in Becker’s Hospital Review (2025): The top recommended hospitals in every state | Becker's.

  • Community Description
  • Friendly and Welcoming community
  • Easy access to the Yakima River and outdoor recreation; 300 days of sunshine
  • The Birthplace of Washington Wine
  • No State income tax
  • 30-Minutes to the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco); 3 hours to Seattle
  • Pasco, Washington is home to the Tri-cities Airport
  • 30-Minute flight to Seattle, Washington or Portland, Oregon
  • Learn more about PMH and Prosser, WA here at prosserhealth.org

For More Information, Please Contact

Kelliann Ergeson at kergeson@prosserhealth.org

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will conduct physical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, and collaborate with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for ENT patients. They will also perform in-office procedures, assist in surgeries, and provide post-operative care and patient education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and possess active Washington State licensure. Previous clinical ENT experience is preferred, along with ACLS certification and proficiency in Epic EMR systems.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic testingTreatment planningSurgical assistance

Otolaryngology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Otolaryngology listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 46% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Otolaryngology market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in otolaryngology (np)ranked against 33 Otolaryngology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$140k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 13% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026
New Otolaryngology listings41 in the last 30 days54 the 30 days before (−24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Prosser Memorial Healthsilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index20 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (33 Otolaryngology (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Otolaryngology (ENT) at Prosser Memorial Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Otolaryngology (NP) — ranked against 33 active Otolaryngology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$150k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution

29 jobs · 21 employers
5
<$125k
10
$125k-160k
8
$160k-195k
5
$195k-230k
1
$239k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 21 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Otolaryngology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 33 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Prosser Memorial Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Prosser, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance 100% covered for full-time employees
403(b) match
457 retirement plans
Annual CME allowance
40 hours CME paid time off
Generous PTO
No call, no weekends, no holidays

Living in Prosser

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$389k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$944/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.