Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery, Limited Term

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our world-class Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery team in a limited-term capacity. As an integral member of the region’s largest pediatric surgical team, you will provide high-acuity care across the entire patient continuum—from initial consultation in the Emergency Department to intraoperative assistance and post-operative recovery. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, partnering with board-certified pediatric surgeons, fellows, and specialized nurses to deliver family-centered care. Key Responsibilities Comprehensive Clinical Management: Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for patients in ambulatory, operating room, emergency department, and inpatient settings. Clinical Autonomy: Obtain detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop complex treatment plans. Surgical Intervention: Perform clinical procedures and prescribe medications as an independent provider within the surgical scope of practice. Continuity of Care: Direct and participate in case management and continuing care to ensure seamless transitions for patients and families. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Refer and consult with attending physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to deliver safe, high-quality care. Quality & Research: Contribute to departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects, while participating in education and research efforts for families and the medical team. Why Seattle Children’s? Seattle Children’s is a Verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, recognized for excellence in safety and outcomes. Even in a limited-term role, you will be part of an environment that values innovation and provides access to the most advanced pediatric surgical technologies in the Pacific Northwest. Learn More & Apply To discover more about our surgical programs, our innovative research, and the conditions we treat, visit our clinic page: Seattle Children’s General & Thoracic Surgery Ready to join our team? Click here to Learn More about our care philosophy and meet the surgeons and APPs you’ll be working alongside.

Requirements

• 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.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington
• Current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
• For Physician Assistants: Active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
• Initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• For All Providers: Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals is required at time of hire and to be maintained continuously throughout employment.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) will also be accepted in lieu of BLS for Healthcare Professionals.
• Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous 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 must be maintained in good standing and in compliance with all medical staff bylaws, continuously throughout employment.
• Any and all medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's will terminate automatically upon the termination of the individual's employment at Children's.
• Termination of employment does not prohibit the individual from seeking medical or allied health professional staff privileges at Children's as a non-employee in any category for which the individual qualifies.
• Questions regarding medical or allied health professional staff privileges may be directed to Medical Staff Services.

Nice To Haves

• Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
• Two years experience in pediatric health care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for patients in ambulatory, operating room, emergency department, and inpatient settings.
• Obtain detailed patient histories, perform physical examinations, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop complex treatment plans.
• Perform clinical procedures and prescribe medications as an independent provider within the surgical scope of practice.
• Direct and participate in case management and continuing care to ensure seamless transitions for patients and families.
• Refer and consult with attending physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to deliver safe, high-quality care.
• Contribute to departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects, while participating in education and research efforts for families and the medical team.

Benefits

• Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees