Advanced Practice Provider - Otolaryngology

Seattle Children's • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

As an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) within the Otolaryngology (ENT) team at Seattle Children’s, you will provide direct care and assume primary responsibility for the clinical management of pediatric patients across the full care continuum. This role spans the Ambulatory Clinic, Operating Room, Emergency Department, and Inpatient units, requiring a high-level clinician who can navigate complex surgical and medical ENT cases with autonomy and precision. You will be a vital link in a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality pediatric care. Key Responsibilities Clinical Leadership: Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform specialized physical examinations. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (such as audiograms and imaging) to develop and implement definitive treatment plans. Surgical & Inpatient Management: Direct or participate in case management and continuing care. This includes prescribing medications, managing post-operative recovery, and assisting in the Operating Room as needed. Interprofessional Collaboration: Partner, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members. Quality & Innovation: Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. Engage in the department's mission of excellence through the ASPIRE Program (Advanced Surgical Procedural Innovation Research and Education). Education & Research: Participate in clinical research efforts and provide essential education to patients, families, and the broader healthcare team to ensure informed and compassionate care. Why Seattle Children’s ENT? Our Otolaryngology department is a national leader in pediatric airway management, hearing restoration, and skull base surgery. We operate across several regional sites—including Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, and Federal Way—to bring specialized care to the Pacific Northwest. As an APP here, you are part of a teaching environment affiliated with the University of Washington School of Medicine, where innovation and professional growth are prioritized. Learn More To explore our specialized clinical programs, meet our faculty, or view our latest research initiatives, please visit our official portals: Clinical Excellence: Otolaryngology Services at Seattle Children’s Specialized Centers: Airway and Esophageal Center Overview

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform specialized physical examinations.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (such as audiograms and imaging) to develop and implement definitive treatment plans.
• Direct or participate in case management and continuing care.
• Prescribing medications, managing post-operative recovery, and assisting in the Operating Room as needed.
• Partner, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members.
• Contribute to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects.
• Engage in the department's mission of excellence through the ASPIRE Program (Advanced Surgical Procedural Innovation Research and Education).
• Participate in clinical research efforts and provide essential education to patients, families, and the broader healthcare team to ensure informed and compassionate care.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level