Advanced Practice Provider - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Shriners Hospitals for Children•Medford, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s is seeking a skilled and collaborative 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 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 and evaluates and treats new and established patients. Surgical procedures are performed in Portland; preoperative visits are coordinated through telehealth or in Portland, and postoperative follow-up is provided locally in Medford when appropriate. The provider will work closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s Portland to manage pediatric patients with a broad range of orthopedic conditions in an exclusively outpatient setting. The position includes a structured pediatric orthopedic training program with two in-person training days each month in Portland and two remote training days each month focused on clinical education, case review, and pediatric orthopedic care. Travel expenses for in-person training are covered. As competencies are achieved, the provider will take on increasing responsibility for independent patient management. 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. Annualized compensation for the 0.75 FTE commitment is expected to range from approximately $114,700 to $172,000, depending on years of advanced practice experience and assuming a standard full-time equivalency schedule. Benefit-eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Shriners Children’s provides pediatric specialty care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. The organization emphasizes excellence in patient care, multidisciplinary education, research, evidence-based practice, innovation, critical thinking, compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience.

Requirements

At least three years of advanced practice experience.
For Physician Assistants: Master of Physician Assistant Studies or an 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 (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
For Nurse Practitioners: Board certification through ANCC, AANP, or an equivalent certifying body in an applicable specialty, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
For Nurse Practitioners: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licenses in the state of practice.
Eligibility for an active DEA registration.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 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 with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation.
Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.

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 specialty populations, including orthopedic, spinal, and neuromuscular patients.
Conduct new-patient evaluations and routine follow-up appointments.
Provide preoperative and postoperative evaluations and ongoing management, as applicable.
Manage fractures and perform casting and splinting procedures.
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.
Coordinate patient care and 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.
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.
Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure to support patient care and organizational goals.