Swedish Medical Group is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Clinician (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) to be part of the expanding Critical Care APC team in the intermediate care unit (IMCU) at the Swedish First Hill campus in Seattle, Washington.
This position requires strong clinical background and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
The APC will play an integral role in delivering high-quality, individualized care to acutely ill patients in the IMCU by working in close partnership with critical care physicians, hospitalists and various subspecialties.
Position Details:
Full-time opportunity
Flexible FTE (0.8-1.0 FTE)
13 shifts/month (156 shifts/year) 7am-7pm, variable schedule includes weekends and holidays
Compensation is between $145,767 and $190,261 per year
Compensation may include productivity, quality, and service incentives, or extra shift incentives, as applicable to the position. In addition, providers may have CME benefits available
Job Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acutely ill patients in the IMCU
Triage and monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition and assess need for escalation to ICU or downgrade to medical units
Educate patients and families about treatment plans and health management.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to care discussions.
Perform inpatient procedures consistent with training and scope of practice
Qualifications & Requirements:
Board certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
Active Washington State NP or PA license
Federal DEA registration
Active ACLS/BLS certification
3+ years of NP/PA acute care or critical care experience is required
Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and comfort managing complex patients independently
Have the willingness and flexibility to adapt to challenges and changes in a growing program
Where You'll Work
Swedish Medical Group is an integrated team of more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice clinicians serving the greater Seattle area. As part of Swedish Health System, medical group providers benefit from centralized system support and a shared EMR (Epic). With easy access to seven Swedish Medical Center campuses, providers are able to serve northwest Washington residents with superior integrated, coordinated care.
Where You'll Live
Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's largest urban center, with a metro population of 3.25 million, and is home to world-class arts and entertainment, a robust economy and an outstanding school system. The city hugs Puget Sound and offers magnificent mountain views to the north, east and south. Home to the world's biggest tech giants, Seattle offers some of the highest minimum wages in the country, along with a notable music and arts scene, outdoor lifestyle and amazing coffee.
Who You'll Work For
Swedish is a comprehensive health network with a long history of excellence. The Seattle-based system operates five hospitals with more than 1,500 beds, and more than 115 primary and specialty care clinics. Part of the Providence family, Swedish is world-renowned for its innovative and ground-breaking diagnoses, treatments and medical research at its five award-winning institutes: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neuroscience and orthopedic. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of each person it serves.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 31699
