Advanced Practice Provider - Safe Child and Adolescent Network

Advanced Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C) – SCAN Team (Child Abuse & Neglect) Department: Safe Child and Adolescent Network (SCAN) Program FTE Status: 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) Location: Seattle Children's Hospital – Main Campus (Seattle, WA) Schedule: Daytime shifts (Includes rotating weekends & holidays – Pay Plan B) Work Model: Hybrid (Approx. 75% In-Person / 25% Remote) Role Summary Seattle Children’s Hospital is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and detail-oriented Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our specialized Safe Child and Adolescent Network (SCAN) team in a 0.6 FTE (24 hours/week) role. In this position, you will work collaboratively alongside board-certified child abuse pediatricians, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide specialized, trauma-informed evaluation and management for children referred for concerns of maltreatment. You will conduct independent patient assessments, participate in complex team-based evaluations, and provide expert consultation and clinical recommendations. Because of the specialized nature of child protection clinical work, this role requires exceptional diagnostic thoroughness, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the ability to navigate legal proceedings, including delivering expert medical testimony and depositions when needed. Key Responsibilities Clinical Assessment & Management: Conduct comprehensive physical evaluations, trauma-informed medical histories, and diagnostic evaluations for children referred for concern of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, or emotional maltreatment. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with SCAN attending physicians, pediatric subspecialists, hospital social work, Child Protective Services (CPS), and law enforcement agencies. Consultation & Recommendations: Formulate detailed medical assessment reports, safety evaluations, and individualized care recommendations for both inpatient and outpatient referrals. Legal Proceedings & Testimony: Prepare medicolegal documentation and provide professional testimony in legal proceedings, including court hearings and depositions, as required. Patient & Family Engagement: Provide compassionate, objective, and empathetic communication to patients, families, and caregivers during high-stress encounters. Work Schedule & Location FTE Commitment: 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week). Primary Location: Seattle Children's Hospital Main Campus (Seattle, WA). Work Arrangement: Hybrid model with predominantly in-person clinical responsibilities and approximately 25% remote work for administrative tasks, follow-up, and report completion. Shift/Hours: Daytime shifts. Position requires participation in a weekend and holiday coverage rotation. Minimum Qualifications Education & Licensure: Active Washington State ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or PA-C (Physician Assistant - Certified) license (or eligible for licensure…