Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Seattle Children's•Federal Way, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Children’s is seeking a full-time Comprehensive Pediatric Otolaryngologist to anchor and grow our pediatric surgical practice at the South Clinic in Federal Way, WA. This position offers an ideal balance: the autonomy and high community impact of a regional pediatric otolaryngology practice, fully backed by the academic resources, multidisciplinary network, and world-class reputation of Seattle Children’s Hospital. The clinical scope focuses on core, high-demand pediatric otolaryngology conditions, including sleep-disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, and drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE); pediatric otology (tympanostomy tubes, tympanoplasty, chronic ear disease); pediatric sinus disease and endoscopic sinus surgery; benign neck masses, thyroid conditions, and congenital lesions; and pediatric airway evaluation (e.g., diagnostic laryngoscopy/bronchoscopy, laryngomalacia). You will work alongside a robust team of specialized pediatric otolaryngology colleagues, dedicated nurses, advanced practice providers, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists. Participation in the general pediatric otolaryngology call pool at the Seattle Main Campus is a core requirement of this position, ensuring equitable distribution of call and seamless continuity of care for our regional patient population.

Requirements

MD/DO (or equivalent) with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Otolaryngology.
Fellowship training in Pediatric Otolaryngology required.
Strong commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered, high-quality care in an ambulatory surgical setting.
Licensed as a Physician in the State of Washington or State within WAMI region.
Federal DEA Registration.
Obtain and maintain in good standing medical or allied health professional staff privileges that are not limited, revoked, suspended, conditioned, or probationary, except for normal probationary periods due to initial appointment.

Nice To Haves

Interest in building strong relationships with regional pediatric primary care providers.

Responsibilities

Serve as a pediatric otolaryngology expert for families across the South Sound region.
Provide comprehensive clinical and surgical care for conditions including sleep-disordered breathing, pediatric otology, pediatric sinus disease, benign neck masses, and pediatric airway evaluation.
Conduct drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE).
Perform procedures such as tympanostomy tubes, tympanoplasty, chronic ear disease treatment, endoscopic sinus surgery, and diagnostic laryngoscopy/bronchoscopy.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, nurses, advanced practice providers, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists.
Participate in the general pediatric otolaryngology call pool at the Seattle Main Campus.
Build strong relationships with regional pediatric primary care providers.