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NURSE PRACTITIONER (ARNP) OR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA-C) - SPINE ACCESS CLINIC

UW Medicine, Seattle, Washington, us, 98113


First Shift Benefits: The University of Washington (UW) offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. Choose from top medical and dental insurance programs; plan for your future with tax-deferred investing through the UW retirement options; enjoy generous vacation and sick leave policies; and protect yourself and your family with life and long-term disability insurance. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Harborview Medical Center's (HMC) Spine Access Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an ARNP, Nurse Practitioner or PA-C, Physician Assistant Certified.

WORK SCHEDULE:

100% FTE

Days, M-F 80 hrs every two weeks

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Complete spine care at Harborview Medical Center, dual clinics with The Spine Center and Neurological Surgery Clinic. Located in the Ninth & Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center, the Spine Center at Harborview provides a cost-effective multidisciplinary approach to spine care. Our goal is not just pain relief. We work to maximize the restoration of function. Treatment options range from exercises to major surgery, and we match each patient with the right providers and treatment plan.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide clinical expertise to patients and their families

Serves as a resource person for health care providers

Participate in research and teaching programs

Work independently under the general guidance of the attending physicians, chief resident, and department nurse manager

REQUIREMENTS:

Nurse Practitioner:

Master's Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing

AND Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner License with prescriptive privileges

AND National certification as a Nurse Practitioner

AND ACLS certification

OR

Physician Assistant:

Licensure as a Physician's Assistant in the State of Washington with national certification from a national certifying body (NCCPA).

Applicant must be eligible to receive hospital staff appointments for adjunct staff membership by the Organized Medial Staff of the hospital under Medical Staff By-Laws for hospital-based positions

AND ACLS certification

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under