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 Portland

Shriners Children's Portland is where hope and healing meet. Consistently ranked as one of the nation's elite providers of pediatric orthopedic care, our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. Located on the campus of Oregon Health and Science University, our 29-bed inpatient, 300 employee facility serves as a tertiary referral center for pediatric orthopedic, cleft lip and palate, and spinal cord injury patients across the Pacific Northwest.

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 Physician Assistant to join our growing team and support the launch of a new orthopedic extension clinic in Vancouver, Washington. In this role, you will work closely with our pediatric orthopedic surgeons and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated care to children and adolescents with musculoskeletal conditions in an outpatient setting. This position offers the unique opportunity to play a key role in establishing our Vancouver clinic while remaining connected to the robust resources and collaborative culture of Shriners Children’s Portland. Schedule is Monday through Friday with no nights, holiday, weekend or call expectations. The pay range for this position is $130,956-$196,435. 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, 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 Oregon and Washington state Physician Assistant licenses required
• Active DEA license required
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• 2+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics and/or musculoskeletal conditions highly preferred. New graduates with strong pediatric or musculoskeletal clinical experience will also be considered.