Advanced Practice Provider - Orthopedic First Assist, Sports

Act as the primary surgical first assist in pediatric orthopedic surgery cases Obtain comprehensive patient histories and perform detailed physical examinations Manage patients across the OR, inpatient floors, emergency department, and outpatient clinics Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests Prescribe appropriate medications and develop evidence-based treatment plans Direct and participate in comprehensive case management and continuity of care Collaborate, refer, and consult with attending physicians, specialists, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members Contribute to continuous performance and quality improvement projects Participate in clinical research efforts Educate patients, families, and fellow healthcare team members Split schedule between the OR and Ambulatory Clinic based on department needs 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 At least one year of work experience in a pediatric or family-focused clinical area Nurse Practitioners: active, unencumbered registered nurse and advanced registered nurse practitioner licensure in Washington State Nurse Practitioners: current national certification as a pediatric or family nurse practitioner Physician Assistants: active, unencumbered physician assistant licensure in Washington State Physician Assistants: initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Active Drug Enforcement Authority registration Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals at hire and maintained continuously, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) in lieu of BLS Some clinical locations may require American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support training and continuous certification Active clinical privileges as an Allied Health Provider at Seattle Children's Hospital before hire and maintained in good standing Preferred: two years of experience in an advanced practice provider role Preferred: two years of experience in pediatric health care Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in pediatric orthopedic surgery as a surgical first assist, with strong capabilities in patient management, diagnostic testing, and evidence-based treatment planning. Holds relevant licensure and certifications while actively participating in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives. Highest-signal resume keywords Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Patient Management Evidence-Based Treatment Planning Active Registered Nurse Licensure National Certification as Nurse Practitioner ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Comprehensive Patient Histories Physical Examinations Diagnostic Tests Interpretation Medication Prescription Case Management Clinical Research Participation Soft Skills Collaboration Patient Education Communication Certifications & Qualifications Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Licensure Physician Assistant Licensure Drug Enforcement Authority Registration Basic Life Support (BLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Industry Keywords Pediatric Health Care Allied Health Provider Quality Improvement Projects Tools & Technologies Electronic Health Records #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor