Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Children's•Chicago, IL

13d•$53 - $79•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 with a multidisciplinary pediatric orthopedic team. The provider manages pediatric orthopedic patients with conditions such as fractures, scoliosis, kyphosis, complex spinal deformities, sports injuries, neuromuscular disorders, hip dysplasia, clubfoot, limb length discrepancies, and other developmental or general orthopedic concerns. The position includes independent patient visits and tandem clinics with orthopedic surgeons. Duties include casting and splinting, brace evaluations and management, fracture follow-up, patient and family education, care coordination, and occasional inpatient rounding. The provider 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 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 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 area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current, unrestricted RN and APRN licenses in the state of practice.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current RN First Assistant certification or willingness to obtain it within a specified timeframe following hire.
Eligibility for an active DEA registration.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification; Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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 engaging 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.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of advanced practice clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting is preferred; recent graduates may be considered based on previous experience, training, and clinical exposure.
Experience with pediatric orthopedic or spinal patient populations is 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 care for orthopedic, spinal, and neuromuscular specialty populations.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative 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.
Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure.
Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions in accordance with scope of practice and organizational policies.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated 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.
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 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.
Provide outpatient orthopedic care, including independent visits and tandem clinics with orthopedic surgeons.
Perform casting, splinting, brace evaluations and management, and fracture follow-up care.
Coordinate care, educate patients and families, and occasionally round on inpatients.
Occasionally provide operating room first-assist support.