Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist, Limited Term

Job Overview

We are searching for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join two of our new subspecialty medical hospitalist teams providing inpatient care across a range of specialties. Patient populations served with these two teams include inpatient pulmonary, inpatient nephrology, epilepsy monitoring unit, and cardiac failure and transplant. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast‑paced and busy setting.

In this position, you will provide medical care across the pediatric continuum from neonates to adolescents with myriad medical diagnoses and chronic conditions, including independent and interdependent responsibilities in the assessment, diagnosis, initiation of treatment, evaluation of interventions, perform procedures, and evaluation of outcomes. The APP will be involved in education, consultation, research, and evaluation of clinical practice at various levels.

Self‑Scheduling Model:
Employees can manage their own schedules within a framework to ensure full shift coverage.

Shift Breakdown:
Approximately 60% of shifts will be weekends and nights. (Day shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM / Night shift: 5:30 PM – 7:30 AM)

Holiday

Schedule:

Each team member works one major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s) and one major summer holiday (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day). Holidays are split evenly.

Scheduling Blocks:
Schedules are planned in 3‑month blocks, with at least 6 weeks' notice before the start of the next block.

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.

Two years experience in advanced practice provider role

Two years experience in pediatric health care

$ - $ per year

Note:

This position is currently eligible for an off‑shift premium of up to 12% which would increase the total compensation of this role by an additional $16,478 to $24,235 per year.

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.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle; positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Equal Opportunity Employment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Afft (Affirmative Action Employer).