Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in District of Columbia
Advanced Practice Provider jobs in District of Columbia are concentrated in Washington, D.C.'s dense medical corridor, with strong demand in primary care, behavioral health, and acute care specialties across MedStar Health, Children's National Hospital, and George Washington University Hospital. Hiring runs from entry-level associate positions through senior and lead clinical roles, and the District's federal health infrastructure and academic medical centers make it one of the more active markets in the Mid-Atlantic region. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10349 GastroenterologyPay Range
$110,052.80 - $183,414.40The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credential by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They are responsible for providing evidenced-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of a detailed plan of care, which incorporates diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP demonstrates competency in providing age-appropriate care to patients as defined by certification and training and provides family centered care to meet family needs, including psychological support, education and discharge planning in conjunction with other related disciplines.
The APP initiates, participates and collaborates with divisional and organizational multi-disciplinary staff to provide and support evidence-based education, quality improvement and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their respective clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others. They contribute to department and organization wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner
Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
Physician Assistant
Master’s or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master’s or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
(Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner
1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
3. DEA
(Required) Or
Physician Assistant 1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
3. DEA
(Required) Or
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Clinical Nurse Specialist
1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
If prescribing controlled substances:
2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
3. DEA
(Required) Or
. Nurse Practitioner
1. Active national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB
2. BLS certification
(Required)
Physician Assistant
1. Active national certification with NCCPA
2. BLS certification
(Required)
(Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
- Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge.
- Develops appropriate plan of care.
- Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.
- Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
- Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
- Participates in and/ or leads multidisciplinary patient care.
- Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team.
- Appropriately communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues.
- Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.
- Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS or PA students.
- Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.
- Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise.
- Participates and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10349 GastroenterologyPay Range
$110,052.80 - $183,414.40The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is credential by the medical staff and functions within their scope of practice in their jurisdictional area and in accordance with organizational medical staff bylaws. They are responsible for providing evidenced-based care for the management of patients, including assessment, implementation and evaluation of a detailed plan of care, which incorporates diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. The APP demonstrates competency in providing age-appropriate care to patients as defined by certification and training and provides family centered care to meet family needs, including psychological support, education and discharge planning in conjunction with other related disciplines.
The APP initiates, participates and collaborates with divisional and organizational multi-disciplinary staff to provide and support evidence-based education, quality improvement and research. They participate in professional and organizational activities that contribute to improving patient care, the scientific knowledge base of advanced practice, program operation, and individual professional development. The APP provides leadership within their respective clinical area through participation in division projects and mentorship of others. They contribute to department and organization wide initiatives, representing advanced practice and promoting the role of the advanced practice provider.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner
Master's or Doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
Physician Assistant
Master’s or Doctoral degree of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Master’s or Doctorate degree in the clinical specialty area in which they practice from an accredited program and eligibility for medical staff credentialing required.
(Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years Minimum of 0 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of clinical specialty and services.
Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Nurse Practitioner
1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
3. DEA
(Required) Or
Physician Assistant 1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
3. DEA
(Required) Or
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Clinical Nurse Specialist
1. Licensure in the state(s) of clinical practice
If prescribing controlled substances:
2. CDS in state(s) of clinical practice
3. DEA
(Required) Or
. Nurse Practitioner
1. Active national certification with governing body such as PNCB, ANCC, or AANPCB
2. BLS certification
(Required)
Physician Assistant
1. Active national certification with NCCPA
2. BLS certification
(Required)
(Required)
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Clinical
- Assesses, diagnoses, and monitors clinical status of each patient utilizing evidenced based practice and medical knowledge.
- Develops appropriate plan of care.
- Writes patient care orders, prescribes therapy, and provides necessary home care orders as needed.
- Identifies significant changes in patient status using physical exam, lab values, diagnostic tests, and patient/family input.
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings.
- Performs procedures as needed after obtaining appropriate credentialing.
- Participates in and/ or leads multidisciplinary patient care.
- Is a clinical resource for patient, parents and the interdisciplinary team.
- Appropriately communicates and escalates clinical/administrative issues.
- Collaborates with nursing, medicine, and other members of the healthcare team to regularly ensure quality patient care.
- Serves as a clinical preceptor to NP, CNS or PA students.
- Acts as a clinical resource for staff in patient care issues.
- Provides formal/informal educational presentation to staff on areas of expertise.
- Participates and leads quality improvement initiatives in their department.
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advanced practice provider jobs across District of Columbia.
- Active District of Columbia advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant license required
- Master's degree or doctoral degree in a relevant clinical field required
- National board certification from AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or equivalent body required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty preferred
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner required
Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a advanced practice provider in District of Columbia?
To become an advanced practice provider in District of Columbia, you must hold a graduate-level clinical degree and obtain licensure through the District of Columbia Board of Nursing or the Board of Medicine, depending on your designation as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Nurse practitioners apply through the DC Board of Nursing and must hold national certification from AANP or ANCC. Physician assistants are licensed through the DC Board of Medicine and must pass the PANCE examination administered by NCCPA.
How much do advanced practice providers make in District of Columbia?
Advanced practice providers in District of Columbia earn a median of about $135,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $115,200 for the lowest 10% to over $180,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire advanced practice providers in District of Columbia?
Companies currently hiring advanced practice providers in District of Columbia include Children's National Hospital, MedStar Health, and CVS Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The District's concentration of academic medical centers, federally affiliated health systems, and community health organizations means openings appear across a wide range of clinical settings year-round.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most advanced practice provider jobs?
The cities with the most advanced practice provider openings in District of Columbia are Washington. Washington, D.C. itself drives the majority of demand given its dense network of academic medical centers, federally operated health facilities, and large community health centers, while nearby areas benefit from the regional health system catchment that extends into the District's borders.
Are there remote advanced practice provider jobs in District of Columbia?
Yes, but they're rare. Advanced practice provider work is primarily hands-on and clinic- or hospital-based, which limits full remote options significantly. About 0% of advanced practice provider openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to be in telehealth, care management, or utilization review rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a advanced practice provider in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a new-graduate or transition-to-practice fellowship, which MedStar Health and Children's National Hospital both offer for nurse practitioners and physician assistants entering specialty areas. Applying to primary care or urgent care settings within Federally Qualified Health Centers, which are numerous in D.C., is another concrete starting point since those organizations frequently hire new graduates. Holding an active DC license and a national board certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over those still completing the credentialing process.
Where can I find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the District. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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