Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Job Description

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

UW Medical Center-Montlake - Outpatient Headache Clinic has an outstanding opportunity for an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant).

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• 7:30am - 5:00pm; the exact shift times may vary each week
• Our clinic is closed on weekends and holidays

 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our Outpatient Headache Clinic treats migraines, cluster headaches, and similar conditions linked to chronic pain. Our care team includes the only board-certified headache specialist in Washington State, and we pride ourselves on helping patients improve their quality of life. Therapies offered at our clinic include BOTOX, Occipital Nerve Blocks, CEFALY and gammaCore. It is our mission that patients referred to us for care will achieve enhanced quality of life through their experiences at the Headache Clinic.

Our clinic is located at the Roosevelt Medical Center in the Seattle University District.

 

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts initial consults and follow-up visits for patients
• With keen attention to the specific needs of the patient, delivers excellent care with compassion and sound medical knowledge
• Coordinates and monitors patients' status in conjunction with attending physicians, social workers, and providers
• Responds to patients' healthcare needs, providing triage, urgent care and interventions as necessary
• Follow patients, including longitudinal care (as appropriate) and follow-up, in conjunction with other providers

REQUIREMENTS

• Current and valid Washington State ARNP licensure or Physician Assistant licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or an accredited Physician Assistant Program
• DEA prescriptive authority
• Clinical expertise in pain management, neuroscience, and related disorders
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. 

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$135,996.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$206,556.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus (for eligible new employees)

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or  

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 Washington state law. 

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