Pediatrics, Advanced Practice Provider - Sleep Medicine Clinic
Job Description
Seattle Children’s is seeking a motivated and versatile Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA), to join our growing Sleep Medicine team. This role is designed for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory environment and is passionate about providing world-class pediatric care.
\nThe Role
\nAs an APP in our Sleep Medicine department, you will play a dual role in our clinical ecosystem:
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Independent Practice: Manage a diverse panel of patients presenting with a broad range of sleep medicine pathologies,
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Collaborative Care: Work alongside world-renowned 7 physicians and 5 advanced practice providers to coordinate care for children with complex medical conditions.
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Clinical Growth & Responsibilities
\nWe value continuous learning. In this position, you will have the opportunity to:
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Master Technical Skills: Maintain proficiency in management of infants, children, and adolescents in outpatient clinic with a variety of sleep concerns including obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, sleep movement disorders, and hypersomnia's such as Narcolepsy. You will be independently responsible for assessment, diagnosis, evaluation (including ordering procedures such as sleep studies and IV iron), and treatment (including management of PAP, sleep medications, and behavioral sleep interventions).
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Drive Innovation: Contribute to departmental Quality Improvement (QI) projects and organizational performance initiatives.
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Educate & Research: Participate in meaningful research efforts and provide essential education to patients, families, and the broader healthcare team.
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Location & Deployment
\nThis is a fully clinic-based position. While your primary deployment will be at our Bellevue clinic, flexibility is key; occasional coverage may be required at our surrounding clinics to ensure seamless patient care across the region.
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\nRequired Education and Experience:
\nMaster's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program OR graduate of a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
\nOne year work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area.
\nRequired Credentials:
\nFor Nurse Practitioners:
\nActive, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in the State of Washington.
\nCurrent national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner
\nFor Physician Assistants:
\nActive, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in the State of Washington
\nInitial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
\nFor All Providers:
\nActive Drug Enforcement Authority registration
\nCurrent 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.
\nSome clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous maintenance of certification.
\nActive 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.
\nPreferred:
\nTwo years experience in advanced practice provider role
\nTwo years experience in pediatric health care
\nCompensation Range
\n$137,321 - $201,961 per year
\nThis position is eligible for relocation benefit for qualified applicants.
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