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.

• 4 locations ranked on S. News & World Report’s list of Best Children’s Hospitals for pediatric orthopedics
• Ranked top Midsized Employer by Forbes and Statistica Inc. (2025)
• 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 Portland

Shriners Children's Portland is a nationally ranked children’s hospital 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, cleft lip and palate and chest wall conditions. .

• 29 bed inpatient facility located on the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) campus minutes from Downtown Portland
• Serves as a tertiary referral center for pediatric orthopedic patients across the Pacific Northwest
• Press Ganey Guardian and Pinnacle of Excellence Award winner for Inpatient Pediatric Patient Experience (2023)
• Team of 11 pediatric orthopedic surgeons, 7 pediatric anesthesiologists, and 7Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and PAs)
• Onsite orthotics and prosthetics, motion analysis lab, clinical research program, telehealth 
• EMR: Epic
• Partnerships with OHSU and Providence-St. Vincent Medical Center

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 403(b) plan with company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
• Employer sponsored continuing education and training
• Employer provided professional liability coverage
• School Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee parking included
• Voluntary benefits: short and long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance

Shriners Children’s Portland is seeking a full time Advance Practice Provider (APP) (Physician Assistant (PA-C), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)).  The provider will assist in management of pediatric patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Schedule will be 4-10 hour shifts with no nights or call expected.

• Attend general and specialty orthopedic outpatient clinics, coordinating surgeries, diagnostic studies, and following up with patients and families
• Obtain and document appropriate health histories and perform physical exams and formulate treatment plans
• Order appropriate treatment and/or diagnostic studies
• Enter post-op orders, enter perioperative documentation, manage post-op patients on the Inpatient Unit
• Potential to provide assistance in surgical cases at a first assistant level based on training and experience
• Prescribe medications pursuant to Oregon laws and regulations
• Make appropriate referrals as needed
• Educate patients/parents regarding identified health conditions and findings
• Communicate with community care providers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow up requirements

• Active Oregon Physician Assistant license required
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree required
• NCCPA board certification required
• Active DEA license required
• Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Experience in managing pediatric patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings are preferred
• Teaching and training skills, and demonstrated ability to provide age-appropriate direct patient care is required
• Proficient computer skills with experience with Epic EHR preferred