Advanced Practice Provider - Otolaryngology South Clinic

About the role

Seattle Children’s is seeking a motivated and versatile Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or a Physician Assistant (PA), to join our growing Otolaryngology (ENT) – Head and Neck Surgery team. This role is designed for a clinician who thrives in a fast-paced ambulatory environment and is passionate about providing world-class pediatric care. As an APP in our ENT department, you will play a dual role in our clinical ecosystem: Independent Practice: Manage a diverse panel of patients presenting with a broad range of ENT pathologies affecting the head and neck; Collaborative Care: Work alongside world-renowned attending surgeons to coordinate care for children with complex medical conditions and specialized surgical needs. This is a fully clinic-based position with primary deployment at the South Clinic in Federal Way, with occasional coverage may be required at the Seattle and Bellevue clinics. The position is open to 0.75 to 1.0 FTE based on candidate interest and program needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in interpreting diagnostic imaging and performing specialized procedures, including binocular microscopy, foreign body removal, and cauterization.
• Contribute to departmental Quality Improvement (QI) projects and organizational performance initiatives.
• Participate in meaningful research efforts and provide essential education to patients, families, and the broader healthcare team.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing with a concentration in a pediatric or family nurse practitioner program OR graduation from a nationally accredited physician assistant program.
• One year of work experience in a pediatric or family focused clinical area.
• For Nurse Practitioners: Active, unencumbered RN and ARNP licensure in Washington; current national certification as a pediatric or family NP.
• For Physician Assistants: Active, unencumbered PA licensure in Washington; initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• For All Providers: Active DEA registration; current AHA