Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. 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. 

• 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.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans.   Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children's Ohio is dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery.  Our team's experience and expertise in burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Children's Ohio a first choice of care.  

Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for a full-time / night shift Acute Care Physician Assistant. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives. Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most. 

• The  Acute Care Physician Assistant (ACPA) provides care that requires knowledge and skills obtained from advanced formal education and clinical experience. 
• The ACPA, in collaboration with the physicians and interdisciplinary team, may provide preventive, acute, specialized and primary care services to patients consistent with the nurse’s education and certification. 
• Services provided by the ACPA may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of identified health needs; 2) ordering and interpretation of diagnostic and/or laboratory tests; 3) formulating, documenting, and monitoring treatment plans; 4) routine wound or post-operative dressing management; 5) ordering interdisciplinary consults; and 6) ordering pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies and/or interventions. 
• In addition to standard ACPA responsibilities, duties also include the day to day management and development of the physician assistant program at SCH-C. 

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
• NCCPA Board Certification
• Active OH PA license
• BLS certification. PALS certification required within 3 months of hire
• DEA certification
• Advanced practice experience in pediatrics or pediatrics ICU preferred