Practice Assistant Jobs in Oregon

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.

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Job Description

Shriners Children’s is seeking a skilled and collaborative part-time Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to join our pediatric orthopedic outreach clinic in Medford, Oregon. This 0.75 FTE position offers an outstanding opportunity to provide specialized orthopedic care to children throughout Southern Oregon while working as part of a dedicated, mission-driven pediatric orthopedic team.

The Medford Clinic serves as an extension of Shriners Children’s Portland, bringing specialized pediatric orthopedic care closer to children and families in Southern Oregon. The clinic evaluates and treats both new and established patients, while surgical procedures are performed at Shriners Children’s Portland. Preoperative visits are coordinated through telehealth or in Portland, and postoperative follow-up care is provided locally in Medford whenever appropriate.

The provider will work closely with Shriners Children’s Portland pediatric orthopedic surgeons to assist in the management of pediatric patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions in an exclusively outpatient setting. Responsibilities include conducting new patient evaluations, routine follow-up appointments, preoperative and postoperative care, fracture management, casting and splinting procedures, patient and family education, and care coordination. Conditions commonly treated include intoeing, knock knees, fractures, clubfoot, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, osteogenesis imperfecta, hip dysplasia, muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis, and other pediatric musculoskeletal disorders.

To support onboarding and specialty development, the selected provider will participate in a structured pediatric orthopedic training program that includes two days of in-person training each month at Shriners Children’s Portland, with travel-related expenses covered, as well as two days of remote training each month focused on clinical education, case review, and pediatric orthopedic care. As competencies are achieved, the provider will assume increasing responsibility in the independent management of pediatric orthopedic patients.

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, offering an excellent work-life balance.

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of three years of advanced practice experience. Prior experience in orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, pediatrics, sports medicine, or a related specialty is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional, family-centered care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a provider passionate about pediatric orthopedics to practice in a highly specialized environment while helping expand access to world-class care throughout Southern Oregon and advancing Shriners Children’s mission of providing care regardless of a family's ability to pay.

Based on the 0.75 FTE commitment, the annualized compensation is expected to range from approximately $114,700 to $172,000 depending on years of advanced practice experience, assuming a standard full-time equivalency schedule. In addition, Shriners Children’s offers a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

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, 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.
• 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

If Physician Assistant

• 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)

If Nurse Practitioner

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), or equivalent board certification in applicable specialty area, such as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice

Both

• Minimum of three years of advanced practice experience. Prior experience in orthopedics, pediatric orthopedics, pediatrics, sports medicine, or a related specialty is strongly preferred.
• 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.