Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP/PA-C) - Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine (Interventional Pulmonology)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, is recruiting a full-time Advanced Practice Provider at the rank of Teaching Associate for its Interventional Pulmonology service at UW Medical Center–Montlake. The anticipated start date is March 2027. The APP will provide interventional pulmonology care under the supervision of the Director of Interventional Pulmonology and work independently and collaboratively with an interprofessional team of physicians, trainees, specialists, and procedural-suite staff. The role is primarily outpatient, divided between the IP/Lung Nodule Clinic and procedural-suite support.

The APP will evaluate and manage patients in the Lung Nodule Clinic, conduct pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure follow-up for bronchoscopic and pleural procedures, coordinate care with the IP physician, scheduler, and procedural-suite staff, and help ensure appropriate setup and workflow for scheduled cases. Training and credentialing opportunities are available for bedside procedures, including thoracentesis, chest tube placement and management, and tunneled pleural catheter placement, management, and removal. Candidates with procedural experience or a strong interest in developing procedural skills are encouraged to apply.

This is a weekday-only position with no weekend, holiday, or call coverage. Teaching Associate appointments are annual and align with a July 1–June 30 service period; reappointment to subsequent annual terms is possible. Faculty on 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over the 12-month period, with the equivalent of one month available for paid time off. The stated base salary range is $110,004–$182,095 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a prevailing-wage determination. The posting’s compensation details also list a maximum annual pay range of $182,088. Compensation includes University and UW Physicians practice-plan components; only University compensation is used in University benefit determinations and calculations. Practice-plan compensation may separately provide eligibility for benefits offered by that organization.

The Division is a multidisciplinary community of more than 200 faculty, fellows, researchers, advanced practice providers, and staff across five Seattle clinical sites. Its Interventional Pulmonology service works with thoracic surgery, medical oncology, and radiology on lung cancer diagnosis and staging, complex pleural disease, and therapeutic airway interventions. The Division’s mission includes clinical care, research, and education, with an emphasis on mentorship, innovation, and equitable, high-quality care. The University of Washington is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program, or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or foreign equivalent.
• Current and valid Washington State ARNP or PA licensure.
• National certification as an ARNP or PA-C and DEA registration.
• Demonstrated excellence working in an interdisciplinary, collaborative team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and clinical expertise in pulmonary medicine, critical care, thoracic oncology, or a related procedural specialty.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pulmonary medicine, critical care, interventional pulmonology, or a related procedural specialty.
• Prior bedside procedure experience, such as thoracentesis or chest tube placement; this is preferred but not required, and strong candidates without it will be trained and credentialed.
• Procedural experience or a strong interest in developing procedural skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate and manage patients in the Lung Nodule Clinic.
• Complete pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure follow-up for bronchoscopic and pleural procedures.
• Coordinate patient care with the interventional pulmonology physician, scheduler, and procedural-suite staff.
• Liaise between procedural-suite staff and the interventional pulmonology attending to support appropriate setup and workflow for scheduled cases.
• Provide interventional pulmonology care as part of the UWMC-Montlake IP service, working independently and collaboratively with the interprofessional team.
• With training and credentialing, perform bedside procedures such as thoracentesis, chest tube placement and management, and tunneled pleural catheter placement, management, and removal.

Benefits

• Paid time off equivalent to one month within the 12-month appointment period.
• Benefits information is available through the University of Washington benefits website; eligibility for separate UW Physicians practice-plan benefits may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level