Physician Assistant

Shriners Children's; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriner's Children’s Las Vegas is seeking a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our pediatric specialty team. You will support surgical and outpatient services, partnering with pediatric orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to deliver family-centered care for children with musculoskeletal conditions.

You will evaluate patients in clinic, assist in the OR, coordinate perioperative care, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Must possess Master of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted PA license in state of practice; NCCPA certification.
• Must possess eligibility for active DEAM.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (HCP) certification; PALS may be required by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and care plans with supervising physicians.
• Manage care for pediatric orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, neuromuscular patients.
• Perform pre-operative and post-operative evaluations in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Order and interpret imaging and lab tests; assist in surgery as licensed.
• Prescribe medications and interventions per scope; participate in clinics and conferences.
• Educate patients and families; document findings in EHR; support safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric care

Communication

Clinical decision-making

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

DEAM eligibility

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionJob OverviewShriners 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct 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 standardsEnsure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.Required QualificationsMaster of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant programCurrent, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practiceCertification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Must possess eligibility for active DEAMust possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignmentCredentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylawsStrong 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 QualificationsExperience with pediatric orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, neuromuscular, burn, general surgery or rehabilitation patient populations preferredCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.