Seattle Children's·Bellevue, Washington
The APP is responsible for the primary clinical management and direct care of pediatric cardiology patients in ambulatory and occasional inpatient settings. This includes performing diagnostic tests, developing evidence-based treatment plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Join a premier pediatric hospital as a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in our dynamic Cardiology service. This position offers the opportunity for independent clinical practice within a highly collaborative team model, focused on the longitudinal care of pediatric cardiology patients in the outpatient setting.
The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA-C) will assume primary responsibility for the clinical management and direct care of pediatric cardiology patients across multiple ambulatory clinic sites. This role requires clinical independence while functioning as a vital member of a multidisciplinary care team dedicated to high-quality, efficient patient outcomes.
Assume primary responsibility for the clinical management of patients in ambulatory and, occasionally, inpatient settings.
Obtain comprehensive patient histories, perform physical examinations, order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., EKGs, echoes, stress tests), and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic measures as appropriate for the patient population.
Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, subspecialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care.
Direct or actively participate in case management and continuing care planning.
Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement (CPQI) projects, and participate in education and research efforts for patients, families, and the health care team.
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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.
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
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.
Preferred: Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
Two years experience in pediatric health care
$137,321 - $201,961 per year
This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates
This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits: Information
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 [https://www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits].
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Requires a Master's degree in nursing (NP) or graduation from an accredited PA program, with at least one year of pediatric or family clinical experience. Must hold active Washington state licensure, national certification, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS certification.
Market context
In Washington, advanced-practice openings for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants are often competitive because employers look for state licensure, current BLS and ACLS, EPIC proficiency, and recent clinical case documentation. These roles can move quickly when a candidate matches the required scope and charting expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full posting, then prepare your 24-month case logs before applying.
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