Why Shriners Children’s?

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.

• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 4 locations ranked on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Winner of 12 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards and 5 Pinnacle of Excellence Awards for Patient Experience (2024)
• $20 million in annual funding for innovative research in genomics, clinical motional analysis, and other forms of translational research.

About Shriners Children’s Erie

Shriners Children's Erie is where hope and healing meet, for children and families in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Michigan, Ontario and beyond. With a strong community atmosphere and a culture of mutual respect, our team works together to create meaningful impact every day. We focus on pediatric orthopedic conditions ranging from common issues to rare diseases and syndromes in our specialized, multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. Our facility receives over 18,000 outpatient visits a year, in addition to clinical ancillary services of Therapy (Aquatic / PT / OT / SLP), Orthotics and Prosthetics and a Motion Analysis Center. In collaboration with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we are honored to be ranked #11 nationally for pediatric orthopedic treatment in the 2024–2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match, 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, and Defined Contribution Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Generous budget and time off for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Employer sponsored professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance
• School Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic Life/AD&D and Short-Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB)
• Voluntary Benefits: Long Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness/Accident Insurance, hospital indemnity coverage, identity theft protection, and more.
• Free on-site parking.

All employees are eligible to receive medical, vision and dental coverage starting on their first day. Other benefit elections may vary based on eligibility and location.

Shriners Children’s is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join our team at Shriners Children’s Erie. This provider will support the continued growth of our Orthopedics service and provide orthopedic care to pediatric patients in a clinic setting. This position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to children with a wide variety of both common and rare musculoskeletal conditions as part of a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team composed of physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with no nights, holiday, weekend or call expectations. The pay range for this position is $83,549-$125,324. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

• Perform patient assessments, including medical histories and physical exams, under the supervision of an attending physician
• Assist in diagnosing and managing pediatric orthopedic conditions
• Participate in outpatient clinics, initial and follow-up visits, and post-operative care
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and lab work
• Document clinical findings and treatment plans in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and home care instructions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive car
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support institutional goals

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree required
• NCCPA board certification required
• Active Pennsylvania Physician Assistant license required
• Active DEA license required
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics and/or orthopedics highly preferred. New graduates will also be considered.