Nurse Practitioner - Otolaryngology (ENT)
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in otolaryngology (np) | ranked against 33 Otolaryngology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$140k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 46% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $13k) · 13% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Otolaryngology listings | 41 in the last 30 days | 54 the 30 days before (−24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Prosser Memorial Health | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index20 active listings |
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.
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