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ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER (ARNP / NURSE PRACTITIONER or PA-C / PHYSICIAN ASISTA

University of Washington, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP / Nurse Practitioner or PA-C / Physician Assistant) UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for an ARNP, Nurse Practitioner, or PA-C, Physician Assistant to join the Orthopedic Hand and Peripheral Nerve Clinic.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 100% FTE (40 hours per week) Day shift, Monday – Friday. Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for eligible new employees.

Position Highlights

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity for career growth

Department Description Located in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center, the Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Center treats complex injuries and musculoskeletal, peripheral nerve and skin conditions. Our team includes board-certified orthopedic and plastic surgeons, rehabilitation medicine physicians, and physical and occupational therapists who work to return patients to full function.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Function as a member of the Hand and Peripheral Nerve Clinic team within Orthopedic and Plastic surgery, managing patients in a high-volume outpatient clinic; perform pre-operative and postoperative evaluations.

Support patient needs after major hand and upper-extremity trauma and reconstructive surgery.

Triage upper-extremity injuries to determine the need for surgical or non-operative management.

Determine physical and occupational therapy needs, pain evaluation and treatment, readiness for surgery, and early detection of complications (e.g., DVT, infection, implant issues).

Function independently as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher in upper-extremity trauma, arthritis, and plastics reconstruction.

Collaborate with infectious disease, plastics, and pain services.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing

Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner license with prescriptive privileges; RN license in Washington

National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (and/or NCCPA certification for PA-C)

BLS certification

Eligibility to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership per Medical Staff By-Laws

About Harborview Medical Center As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It provides specialized care across emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

About UW Medicine UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians and health professionals. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work within UW Medicine’s network.

Compensation and Benefits Pay Range Minimum: $121,392.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum: $189,876.00 annual

For information about benefits for this position, visit the UW benefits page.

Additional Details Shift: First Shift (United States of America). This is a regular, full-time position (100.0% FTE).

Equal opportunity employer: The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the position and may be subject to change.

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