Physician Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Las Vegas seeks a full‑time Pediatric Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join a multidisciplinary pediatric specialty team. You will support surgical and outpatient care, evaluate patients in clinic, assist in the operating room, and coordinate pre‑ and postoperative care.

This role emphasizes family‑centered, developmentally appropriate care with no nights, weekends, or on‑call requirements, enabling focus on meaningful clinical work with children and families.

Qualifications

• Master-level PA with pediatric focus.
• Active PA license in practicing state.
• NCCPA certification required.
• DEA eligibility required.
• BLS for HCP required.
• PALS certification may be required depending on assignment.
• Credentialing/privileging by medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pediatric health assessments.
• Develop and coordinate care plans with supervising physicians.
• Manage care for orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, burn and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre/post-operative evaluations in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests within scope.
• Assist in orthopedic surgical cases.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans.

Skills

Pediatric assessment

Clinical decision‑making

Communication

EHR proficiency

Trauma‑informed care

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ 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.

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s Las Vegas is seeking a full‑time Pediatric Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our growing pediatric specialty team, providing high‑quality, family‑centered care to children with the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions. This provider will support both surgical and outpatient services, working closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver seamless, compassionate care. In this role, you will evaluate and manage patients in the clinic, assist in the operating room, coordinate pre‑ and postoperative care, and support ongoing patient and family education. You’ll care for children with a wide range of musculoskeletal needs, from fractures and sports injuries to complex congenital and neuromuscular conditions, ensuring developmentally appropriate, expert care at every stage. This position offers a highly desirable schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call expectations, supporting strong work‑life balance while allowing you to focus on meaningful, mission‑driven clinical care. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working with children and families, and is eager to grow within a specialized pediatric orthopedic practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
• Manage care for specialty populations including orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, burn, and neuromuscular patients.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management in both inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, lab 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 consistent with the scope of practice and Shriners Children’s policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated, integrated care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses using the electronic health record (EHR).
• 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 the scope of licensure as assigned to support patient care and organizational goals.
• Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards.
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA.
• Must possess 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 post‑surgical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficient in EHR systems and clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family‑centered care, and trauma‑informed practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, neuromuscular, burn, general surgery or rehabilitation patient populations preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children’s, from clinical and non‑clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!