Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Children's•Medford, OR

3d•$114,700 - $172,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) for its pediatric orthopedic outreach clinic in Medford, Oregon. This 0.75 FTE position provides specialized outpatient orthopedic care to children throughout Southern Oregon as part of a pediatric orthopedic team. The Medford clinic extends the services of Shriners Children’s Portland. It evaluates and treats new and established patients; surgical procedures take place in Portland, with preoperative visits conducted by telehealth or in Portland and postoperative follow-up provided locally in Medford when appropriate. The provider works closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s Portland to care for patients with a range of orthopedic conditions. The role includes new-patient evaluations, routine follow-ups, preoperative and postoperative care, fracture management, casting and splinting, patient and family education, and care coordination. Conditions treated include intoeing, knock knees, fractures, clubfoot, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, hip dysplasia, muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis, and other pediatric musculoskeletal disorders. The selected provider participates in a structured pediatric orthopedic training program consisting of two days of in-person training each month in Portland, with travel expenses covered, and two days of remote training each month for clinical education, case review, and pediatric orthopedic care. The provider assumes increasing responsibility for independent management of pediatric orthopedic patients as competencies are achieved. The clinic operates Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no call, night, or operating room responsibilities. The annualized compensation is approximately $114,700 to $172,000 based on the 0.75 FTE commitment and years of advanced practice experience, assuming a standard full-time equivalency schedule. Benefit-eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of advanced practice experience.
For Physician Assistants: Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistants: Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
For Physician Assistants: Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
For Nurse Practitioners: Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioners: ANCC, AANP, or equivalent board certification in an applicable specialty, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licenses in the state of practice.
Eligibility for an active DEA.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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 postsurgical care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with patients, families, and care teams.
Proficiency in electronic health record systems and clinical documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.
Ability to meet the role’s clinical, quality, productivity, and performance expectations.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, pediatrics, sports medicine, or a related specialty.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical examinations.
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
Manage care for specialty populations, including orthopedic, spinal, and neuromuscular patients.
Provide preoperative and postoperative evaluations and ongoing management in inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.
Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with 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 in the electronic health record.
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 professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements.
Meet established productivity benchmarks, such as wRVUs, quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
Allocate time in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.
Provide new-patient evaluations, routine follow-up appointments, preoperative and postoperative care, fracture management, casting and splinting, patient and family education, and care coordination.