Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic First Assist, Sports

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Seattle Children's in Seattle, WA is seeking a dedicated, full-time Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join our Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery team as First Assist. The role involves acting as the primary surgical first assistant and providing patient care across the OR, inpatient floors, ED, and ambulatory clinics.

Required are a Master's degree in pediatric/family NP or PA program, WA licensure, active national certification, and BLS/PALS; two years of pediatric health care experience is

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing with a pediatric or family NP concentration or PA program graduate.
• WA state licensure and active national certification for NP or PA required.
• 1 year of pediatric/family-focused clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary surgical first assistant in pediatric orthopedic surgery cases.
• Obtain patient histories and perform physical exams across care settings.
• Coordinate care from OR to inpatient floors, ED and clinics.
• Order and interpret diagnostics; develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Participate in case management and ongoing quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

First assist experience

Education

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

Graduate of physician assistant program

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated, full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP), which includes both Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA-C), to join our Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery team as a First Assist.

Key Responsibilities

Operating Room & Clinical Management

• Surgical First Assisting: Act as the primary surgical first assist in pediatric orthopedic surgery cases.
• Patient Assessment: Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations.
• Continuum of Care: Manage patients across all care settings, including the OR, inpatient floors, emergency department, and outpatient clinics.
• Diagnostic & Treatment Plans: Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe appropriate medications; and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Case Management: Direct and participate in comprehensive case management and continuity of care for our vulnerable pediatric patient population.

Collaboration & Quality Improvement

• Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality care.
• Quality & Safety: Actively contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.
• Education & Research: Participate in clinical research efforts and provide vital education to patients, families, and fellow healthcare team members.

Schedule & Call Expectations

• Shift: Full-time.
• Schedule: Split between OR and Ambulatory Clinic. Weekly allocation between surgical and clinical time varies based on department needs.

Learn more about our team and the conditions we treat: https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/orthopedics/

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.

Preferred

• Two years experience in advanced practice provider role
• Two years experience in pediatric health care

Compensation Range

• $137,321 - $201,961 per year
• $10,000 annual stipend for First Assist duties

This position is eligible for relocation benefit for qualified applicants.

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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