Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Redmond, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a skilled, collaborative part-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support its pediatric orthopedic outreach clinic in Redmond, Oregon. The 0.2 FTE position helps expand access to pediatric orthopedic care throughout Central Oregon. The APP will work closely 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 on evaluations, treatment planning, and clinical procedures; as competencies are achieved, the APP will take on increasing responsibility for independently managing pediatric orthopedic patients in an outpatient setting. The position includes a comprehensive one-year orientation program, with 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. Shriners Children’s will cover travel-related expenses for these training days. Patient care is provided 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. The APP provides comprehensive outpatient pediatric orthopedic care for preoperative, postoperative, and non-operative patients with conditions including fractures, scoliosis, sports injuries, neuromuscular disorders, developmental delays, and other orthopedic concerns. Duties include new patient evaluations, routine follow-up care, fracture management, applying casts and splints, patient and family education, and coordinating treatment plans. The role has no operating room, first-assist, or procedural sedation responsibilities. The provider collaborates with orthopedic surgeons, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to deliver family-centered care. Candidates must have 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. The hourly compensation range is $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 Assistant candidates: Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree from an accredited PA program.
For Physician Assistant candidates: current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
For Physician Assistant candidates: NCCPA certification.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: MSN or DNP from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: ANCC, AANP, or equivalent board certification in the applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioner candidates: current, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the state of practice.
Eligibility for an active DEA registration.
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.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with patients, families, and care teams.
Proficiency with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.
Ability to work autonomously as clinical competencies are achieved.

Nice To Haves

Experience with pediatric orthopedic patient populations is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with pediatric specialty protocols and post-surgical care.

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 within 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 requirements, 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 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.
Evaluate new patients, provide follow-up care and fracture management, apply casts and splints, educate patients and families, and coordinate pediatric orthopedic treatment plans in the Redmond outreach clinic.
Complete the one-year orientation program, including in-person training at Shriners Children’s Portland on the first and third Fridays of each month.