Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiology

Seattle Children's; Washington; On-site; USD 137,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

403(b)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's in Washington state seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA-C) to join our pediatric cardiology team. The role offers independent clinical practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on longitudinal outpatient care.

The APP will manage ambulatory pediatric cardiology patients, perform exams and tests, prescribe medications, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with a pediatric or family NP concentration or PA program graduate.
• One year of work experience in pediatric or family-focused clinical area.
• Active, unencumbered WA RN/ARNP or PA licensure as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical management of pediatric cardiology patients in ambulatory settings.
• Obtain histories, perform exams, order and interpret tests (EKG, echoes, stress tests).
• Prescribe medications and therapies appropriate for pediatric cardiology patients.
• Collaborate with cardiology fellows, physicians, and care team to ensure high-quality care.
• Participate in case management, CPQI, and educational/research activities.

Education

Master's degree in nursing (pediatric or family NP)

Graduate of physician assistant program

Job description

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.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Management: Assume primary responsibility for the clinical management of patients in ambulatory and, occasionally, inpatient settings.
• Independent Practice: 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.
• Prescribing: Prescribe medications and therapeutic measures as appropriate for the patient population.
• Collaboration: 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.
• Case Management: Direct or actively participate in case management and continuing care planning.
• Quality & Education: 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.

Learn more about our Heart Center at:
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/heart/

Required Education and Experience:

• 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.

Required Credentials:

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.
• 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

Compensation Range:

$137,321 - $201,961 per year

This position is eligible for relocation for qualified candidates

Salary Information

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 .

About Us

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