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Advanced Practice Provider - Otolaryngology and Vascular Anomalies

Seattle Children's, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Advanced Practice Provider - Otolaryngology and Vascular Anomalies We are recruiting a motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join the Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery team. In the ambulatory environment, the APP will practice independently to manage patients presenting with a broad range of pathologies affecting the head and neck and will work collaboratively with attending surgeons to care for children with complex medical conditions and surgical needs. The APP will have the opportunity to interpret diagnostic imaging and other studies and perform procedures including binocular microscopy, foreign body removal, and cauterization. The APP will also contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects, and participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.

Responsibilities

Provide independent ambulatory care for pediatric and/or family medicine patients with head & neck pathologies in collaboration with physicians.

Interpret diagnostic imaging and other studies as part of clinical assessment.

Perform procedures such as binocular microscopy, foreign body removal, and cauterization as appropriate.

Participate in continuous performance and quality improvement projects.

Engage in education and research activities for patients, families, and the health care team.

Required Education And Experience

Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program OR graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program.

One year work experience in a pediatric or family-focused clinical area.

Required Credentials

For Nurse Practitioners:

Active, unencumbered RN and ARNP licensure in the State of Washington.

Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner.

For Physician Assistants:

Active, unencumbered PA licensure in the State of Washington.

Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

For All Providers:

Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals is required at time of hire and maintained throughout employment. American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Professionals.

Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and ongoing maintenance of certification.

Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider at Seattle Children’s Hospital must be secured prior to time of hire and maintained in good standing.

Preferred

Two years of experience in advanced practice provider role.

Two years of pediatric health care experience.

First assist and surgical clinic experience.

Compensation

Salary Range:

$131,821 - $193,872 per year

This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates.

Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Details at www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

About Us Seattle Children’s is a mission-driven organization dedicated to Hope. Care. Cure. We care for all children in our region, regardless of ability to pay. We deliver patient care, advance pediatric research, and serve as a regional academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Seattle Children’s is consistently ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our core values are Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

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