Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Children's•Portland, OR

4d•$74 - $110•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for its pediatric orthopedic outreach clinic in Redmond, Oregon. This 0.2 FTE position helps expand access to high-quality pediatric orthopedic care for children and families throughout Central Oregon. The APP will work with pediatric orthopedic surgeons from Shriners Children’s Portland and progress toward greater clinical independence through a structured onboarding and training program. Initially, the APP will partner with physicians in patient evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical procedures; as competencies are achieved, the APP will assume increasing responsibility for outpatient management of pediatric orthopedic patients. The provider will deliver comprehensive care in an exclusively outpatient setting to preoperative, postoperative, and non-operative patients with musculoskeletal conditions such as fractures, scoliosis, sports injuries, neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays, and other orthopedic concerns. Duties include new patient evaluations, routine follow-up, fracture management, applying casts and splints, patient and family education, and coordinating treatment plans. The position has no operating room, first-assist, or procedural sedation responsibilities. The APP will provide care in Redmond on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with potential for additional clinic days as demand increases. A comprehensive one-year orientation includes in-person training at Shriners Children’s Portland on the first and third Fridays of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel-related expenses for these training days are covered. The provider collaborates with pediatric orthopedic surgeons, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to deliver family-centered care. The position requires at least three years of advanced practice clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting. Prior experience with pediatric orthopedic populations is strongly preferred. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $73.52 to $110.29 based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

At least three years of advanced practice clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting.
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: NCCPA certification.
For Nurse Practitioners: MSN or DNP 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 RN and APRN licenses in the state of practice.
Eligibility for an active DEA registration.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; PALS 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 for working with patients, families, and care teams.
Proficiency with EHR systems and clinical documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.
Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate excellent clinical judgment and musculoskeletal assessment skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pediatric orthopedic patient populations is strongly preferred.

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 specialty populations, including orthopedic, spinal, and neuromuscular patients.
Provide preoperative and postoperative evaluations and ongoing outpatient management.
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 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 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 licensure scope to support patient care and organizational goals.
Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training.
Meet established productivity benchmarks, quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
Allocate time according to assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.
Evaluate pediatric orthopedic patients, provide routine follow-up and fracture management, apply casts and splints, educate patients and families, and coordinate treatment plans in the Redmond outpatient clinic.