Advanced Practice Provider - Endocrinology

Seattle Children's; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's in Seattle, WA is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Endocrinology team at 0.6 FTE. This clinic-based role focuses on pediatric endocrine and metabolic conditions, with opportunities in multidisciplinary care and telehealth as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will have a pediatric or family NP/PA background, experience in diabetes and growth disorders, and the ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and dietitians to support families across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with a pediatric or family nurse practitioner concentration or graduate of a physician assistant program
• One year of work experience in a pediatric or family-focused clinical area
• Active, unencumbered licensure in Washington for NP or PA
• Current national certification as a pediatric or family NP or PA
• Active DEA registration and basic life support credentials (BLS); PALS acceptable

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient endocrine and diabetes care for infants to young adults in a clinic-based setting
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and coordinate with diabetes, lipid, thyroid, and CAH programs
• Manage CGM, insulin pumps, and hormone replacement therapies; educate families on sick-day and long-term wellness
• Support adolescent transition to adult endocrinology in collaboration with UW Medicine
• Triage urgent outpatient concerns and determine appropriate care pathways

Job description

Seattle Children's is seeking a highly skilled **Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant** to join our specialized **Endocrinology** team at **0.6 FTE** . This is a primarily clinic-based role offering the opportunity to build and maintain a strong patient panel focused on pediatric endocrine and metabolic conditions, while participating in a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model that serves as a critical connection for families, primary care providers, and hospital partners across the Pacific Northwest.

Key Responsibilities

• Outpatient Endocrine & Diabetes Care: Provide comprehensive, family-centered outpatient care to infants, children, teens, and young adults managing a broad range of endocrine and metabolic conditions-including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, growth disorders, pubertal timing (precocious or delayed puberty), thyroid conditions, adrenal disorders, and calcium/phosphorus imbalances.
• Subspecialty & Multidisciplinary Clinics: Participate in specialized programs and interdisciplinary clinics, such as our Insulin Resistance Clinic, Type 2 Diabetes Clinic, Lipid Disorders Program, Multidisciplinary Thyroid Program, Turner Syndrome Clinic, and Level 1 Center of Excellence Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) Program.
• Medication, Device Management & Family Education: Oversee complex management regimens, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pump technology, hormone replacement therapies (growth hormone, thyroid, adrenal, and puberty management), and T1D prevention protocols. Provide clear, family-centered education on sick-day management, ketone protocols, and long-term wellness.
• Adolescent & Young Adult Transition: Support older teens and young adults in taking charge of their care as they navigate transition to adult endocrinology through our collaborative Adolescent and Young Adult Diabetes Transition Program with UW Medicine.
• Clinical Triage & Access: Serve in an AP-led triage role assessing urgent outpatient concerns (e.g., acute hyper/hypoglycemia, sick-day protocol adjustments, adrenal crisis management) to determine the appropriate level of care, from clinic modifications to urgent hospital escalation.
• Collaborative & Multidisciplinary Practice: Partner closely with pediatric endocrinologists, certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES), registered dietitians, athletic trainers, and clinical social workers to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Clinical Excellence: Practice at the top of your license within a program consistently ranked among the nation's best pediatric endocrinology and diabetes programs by _U.S. News & World Report_ and a Magnet-recognized nursing organization.
• Research & Innovation: Work alongside University of Washington faculty and clinical researchers involved in cutting-edge clinical trials, Type 1 diabetes prevention screenings, and research partnerships with the Benaroya Research Institute.
• Flexibility & Balance: We value work-life balance and offer scheduling flexibility within a supportive, dynamic outpatient environment that utilizes both in-person and telemedicine care models.

Clinic schedule : 0.6 FTE, 3 day work week.

Location & Deployment

This is a fully clinic-based position with telehealth opportunities. Primary based out of our Seattle (Sand Point Clinic) location; flexibility is key as coverage may occasionally be required at one of our surrounding regional clinics (such as Bellevue, Federal Way or Everett) to ensure seamless care across the region.

Learn more about our Seattle Children's Endocrinology and Diabetes Program (https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/endocrinology/).

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 cont