Physician Assistant

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's St. Louis is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join its pediatric orthopedic program.

The PA will primarily function as a surgical first assist, supporting about 12–15 procedures per week alongside four pediatric orthopedic surgeons, two pediatricians, and eight APs. Inpatient management and daily rounds are included, with pre- and post-operative care, coordination of plans, and ongoing collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive health assessments and physical exams for pediatric patients.
• Coordinate care plans with supervising physicians and care team.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and management in inpatient and ambulatory settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging and labs as permitted.
• Document findings and care plans in the EHR and ensure compliance with regulations.

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. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

Job Description

Shriners Children's St. Louis is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to join its nationally recognized Pediatric Orthopedic program. This position offers a unique opportunity to care for a diverse population of pediatric orthopedic patients while working alongside a highly collaborative team of four pediatric orthopedic surgeons, two pediatricians, and eight Advanced Practice Providers. The Physician Assistant will serve primarily as a surgical first assist, supporting approximately 12 to 15 orthopedic procedures per week across the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care.

The role includes extensive exposure to a wide variety of conditions and procedures involving the spine, upper extremity, lower extremity, and orthopedic trauma. Common patient populations include children with scoliosis and other spinal deformities, hip dysplasia, clubfoot, limb length discrepancies, cerebral palsy-related orthopedic conditions, congenital hand differences, fractures, sports injuries, gait abnormalities, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Surgical cases may include scoliosis correction, growth modulation procedures, osteotomies, hip reconstruction, clubfoot correction, fracture fixation, tendon transfers, and hand and upper extremity procedures.

In addition to operative responsibilities, the Physician Assistant will participate in the inpatient management of pediatric orthopedic patients, caring for an average daily census of three to five patients. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, coordinating care plans, managing postoperative recovery, and conducting daily rounds both independently and in collaboration with attending surgeons. There are no ICU responsibilities associated with this role.

This position offers an exceptional work-life balance with a predictable schedule of four 10-hour shifts each week, Monday through Thursday, beginning at 6:30 a.m. There are no call requirements, nights, weekends, or holiday coverage. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment and have a passion for delivering high-quality, family-centered care to children with orthopedic conditions in both the surgical and inpatient settings.

The annual salary range for the position is $92,375.20 to $146,556.80, with the final starting salary determined based on the candidate's years of relevant experience, qualifications, and internal departmental equity considerations.

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 pediatric orthopedic specialty populations
• 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 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.
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned