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Why Shriners Children’s?
Shriners Children’s is the premier pediatric burn, orthopedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties healthcare system. With multiple hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Our mission is to change and improve lives by caring for our patients, conducting research to gain knowledge and develop new treatments, and providing educational opportunities for physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- 4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
- Winner of 9 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2023)
- $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.
About Shriners Children’s Portland
Shriners Children’s Portland is a nationally ranked children’s hospital where hope and healing meet. Consistently ranked as one of the nation’s elite providers of pediatric orthopedic care by U.S News and World Report, our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries.
- 29 bed inpatient facility located on the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) campus minutes from Downtown Portland
- Serves as a tertiary referral center for pediatric orthopedic patients across the Pacific Northwest
- U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
- Press Ganey Guardian and Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner for Inpatient Pediatric Patient Experience (2023)
- Team of 10 pediatric orthopedic surgeons, 6 pediatric anesthesiologists, and 4 Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and PAs)
- Onsite orthotics and prosthetics, motion analysis lab, clinical research program, telehealth
- EMR: Epic (Clinic), Cerner (OR)
- Partnerships with OHSU and Providence-St. Vincent Medical Center
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- 403(b) plan with company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
- Employer sponsored continuing education and training
- Employer provided professional liability coverage
- School Loan Forgiveness Program
- Voluntary benefits: short and long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance
Job Overview:
Shriners Children’s is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our team at Shriners Children’s Portland. This provider will support our Orthopedics team and provide care to pediatric patients in a predominantly outpatient setting with some inpatient responsibilities. Schedule will be 4-10 hour weekday shifts with no nights, weekends, or call expected. The pay range for this position is $62.96 to $94.44/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities:
- Attend general and specialty orthopedic outpatient clinics, coordinating surgeries, diagnostic studies, and following up with patients and families
- Obtain and document appropriate health histories and perform physical exams on orthopedic and rehabilitation patients
- Order appropriate treatment and/or diagnostic studies
- Make appropriate referrals as needed
- Educate patients/parents regarding identified health conditions and findings
- Communicate with community care providers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow up requirements
Qualifications:
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree required
- NCCPA board certification required
- Active Oregon Physician Assistant license required
- Active DEA license required
- Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
- 3+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics and/or orthopedics highly preferred. New graduates will also be considered