Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) - Pediatric Orthopedics

Shriners Hospitals for Children • Salt Lake, UT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Salt Lake City is seeking a skilled and compassionate Pediatric Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our team in a full-time, outpatient role. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collegial, teaching-oriented environment with strong support, mentorship, and long-term growth potential. This provider will care for pediatric patients in an exclusively clinic-based setting, delivering pre-operative, post-operative, and non-operative care across a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions. The role also includes an average of 1–2 days per week of coverage at our offsite clinic in Ogden. This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and no call, weekend, or holiday coverage requirements, offering excellent work-life balance.

Requirements

• If Physician Assistant Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• If Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or equivalent board certification in applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice
• Both Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignment
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws
• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with pediatric specialty protocols and post-surgical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficient in EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of advanced practice clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting preferred.
• Recent graduates will be considered based on previous experience, training and clinical exposure.
• Experience with pediatric orthopedic patient populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
• Manage care for pediatric orthopedic specialty populations
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management in both inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, lab work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
• Perform routine procedures within the scope of licensure.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with the scope of practice and Shriners Children’s policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated, integrated care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses using the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Provide mentorship or precepting to clinical staff or trainees as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, including infection control and documentation standards.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure as assigned to support patient care and organizational goals.
• Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements.
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Benefits

• Forbes 2025 best mid-sized employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level