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 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 Hawaii

Shriners Children’s Hawaii is where hope and healing meet. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide specialized pediatric care in scoliosis and spine conditions, orthopedics, orthotics, and prosthetics. Our facility partners with satellite and outreach clinics throughout the state of Hawaii and the Pacific Basin to ensure children have access to high-quality, specialized care.

• 24-bed inpatient hospital located in beautiful Honolulu.
• Specialties/lines of service: Pediatric Orthopedics, primarily scoliosis, deformities, fracture care, and sports medicine.
• Average Patient Volume: 10-20 patients daily
• Team of 4 Nurse Practitioners and 5 orthopedic surgeons
• EHR: Epic (clinic), Cerner (OR)
• Joint Commission Accredited
• Teaching and research partnerships with the University of Hawaii at Manoa Jon A. Burns School of Medicine, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University, Tripler Army Medical Center and NYU Langone Hospital

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 403(b) plan with generous company match
• Employer sponsored continuing education and training
• Excellent work-life balance and generous PTO accrual
• 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 stability in a renowned healthcare institution
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of children and their families

Shriners Children’s is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our team at Shriners Children’s Hawaii. After a period of training, this clinician will be expected to evaluate and treat a wide variety of pediatric orthopedic patients independently in both a perioperative and clinic setting. Schedule will be either 4 10 hour day shifts or 5 8 hour day shifts.  At this time there is no call or weekend work, this may become necessary in the future.  Compensation ranges from $46.98 to $80.54 hourly, depending on education and experience. 

• Evaluate, treat and educate patients presenting with disabilities, injuries, and diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system under the direct of the supervising physician as delineated by HI state law
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Collaborate with other members of the care team for comprehensive patient care
• Document notes, including history, and physical examination data, daily notes, discharge summaries, impressions and plan of care
• Assist in the operating room

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies required
• NCCPA Board Certification Required
• Active HI PA license required
• Active DEA license required
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification must be completed within one year of hire
• 3+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics and/or orthopedics highly preferred. New graduates will also be considered.
• First assist experience highly preferred
• Compassionate and mission-driven with strong critical thinking and time management skills