Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a collaborative Pediatric Orthopedic Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) on a per diem, as-needed basis. The role combines outpatient clinic care, inpatient support, and occasional operating-room first-assist responsibilities as part of a multidisciplinary pediatric orthopedic team. The APP cares for children with a broad range of orthopedic conditions, including fractures, scoliosis, kyphosis, complex spinal deformities, sports injuries, neuromuscular disorders, hip dysplasia, clubfoot, limb-length discrepancies, developmental conditions, and other pediatric orthopedic concerns. Care includes both independent patient visits and tandem clinics with orthopedic surgeons. Additional clinical work includes casting, splinting, brace evaluations and management, fracture follow-up, patient and family education, care coordination, and occasional inpatient rounding. The APP works with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, cast technicians, and medical assistants. Scheduling is flexible according to departmental needs and provider availability. Shifts are Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities; hours are not guaranteed and may vary with patient-care needs. Compensation is $52.73–$79.10 per hour, based on advanced-practice experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

For Physician Assistant candidates: Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
For Physician Assistant candidates: current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
For Physician Assistant candidates: certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: ANCC, AANP, or equivalent board certification in an applicable specialty, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses in the state of practice.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification, or willingness to obtain it within a specified timeframe following hire.
Eligibility for an active DEA registration.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required depending 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 for engaging with patients, families, and care teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation.
Commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of advanced-practice clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting; recent graduates may be considered based on prior experience, training, and clinical exposure.
Experience with pediatric orthopedic or spinal patient populations.

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 orthopedic, spinal, and neuromuscular patient populations, including outpatient visits and tandem clinics with orthopedic surgeons.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management in inpatient and ambulatory surgical settings.
Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure.
Perform casting and splinting, evaluate and manage braces, and provide fracture follow-up care.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with scope of practice and organizational policies.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated care.
Educate patients, caregivers, and staff about 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.
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 accordance with state and organizational requirements.
Meet established productivity benchmarks, quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
Allocate time in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.