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 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 Lexington

Shriners Children's Lexington is where hope and healing meet. Located in the heart of downtown Lexington on the campus of the University of Kentucky, SC Lexington is one of two Joint Commission Accredited Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the Shriners Children's system. With two state-of-the-art surgical suites and in-house Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS), our center is equipped to provide same day surgical and outpatient care to children with orthopedic conditions throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond.

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
• 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.

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 Lexington. This provider will support the continued growth of our Orthopedics service and provide pre-op, post-op, and non-op follow-up 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.

• 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, 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 care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support institutional goals

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree required
• NCCPA board certification required
• Active Kentucky 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 with significant pediatric or orthopedic clinical experience will also be considered.