Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Transplant Surgery APP - Inpatient Transplant Surgery

The Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery within the University of Washington School of Medicine is recruiting for three full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (ARNP/PA) positions at the rank of Teaching Associate on a 12-month service period (Jul 1 – Jun 30), with an estimated start date in Spring/Summer 2026. Teaching Associates hold annual appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30) and may be reappointed to subsequent annual terms.  Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.

The successful candidate will be incorporated into the inpatient team which provides 24-hour care for liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients. The Transplant Surgery ARNP/PA will provide comprehensive clinical care to transplant patients and donors in the pre-, peri-, and post-transplant phases of care along with core multidisciplinary team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Work on a dedicated transplant surgery team with other established APPs, Transplant surgeons, residents, fellows, and multidisciplinary transplant team members.

2. Perform minor bedside procedures and wound management as needed

3. Provide a full spectrum of care for transplant acute care surgical patients

4. Participate in the education of nursing staff and surgical residents

5. Participate in quality improvement projects and process improvement activities for the Division of Transplant Surgery

6. Performs other related duties as required

The base salary range for the position will be: $10,834 - $15,391 per month ($130,008 - $184,692 annually) commensurate with years of experience as a licensed ARNP or PA. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan, in addition to base salary provided by the University. Other compensation associated with this position may include payments for vacancy coverage or premiums for factors such as acuity, nights, call should they apply to service. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.

For practitioners holding an appointment in one of the physicians practice plans, see the link for additional benefits that may be available at:  https://faculty.uwmedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/UWP-Benefits-Summary-for-recruitingef-edits-v3.pdf

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Current and valid state Registered Nurse Licensure for ARNP or Physician Assistant licensure for PA-C

2. Graduate Degree from and accredited Nurse Practitioner Program or accredited Physician Assistant Program

3. Nationally certified ARNP/PA with DEA

4. Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment

5. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

6. Basic computer knowledge and command of basic personal computer skills

Interested candidates should submit their application via Interfolio with cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references.