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 Philadelphia

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Located in North Philadelphia on the Main Campus of Temple University Hospital, Shriners Children's Philadelphia is a 49-bed pediatric specialty hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. The hospital offers a range of services, including orthopedics, spine surgery, sports medicine, scoliosis treatment, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation and therapy. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. We offer low-cost, on-site parking. We also have outreach clinics in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Dorado, Puerto Rico, which provide children and families with access to high-quality, specialized care in our neighboring communities and beyond.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits eligibility from day one
• 403(b) plan with generous company match
• Employer sponsored continuing education and training
• Employer provided professional liability coverage
• Employer sponsored life insurance and short-term disability insurance coverage
• School Loan Forgiveness Program and PSLF eligibility
• Voluntary benefits: long-term disability insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal services, identity theft protection, pet insurance

Shriners Children’s is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant to join our team at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. This provider will support our Orthopedics team and provide care to pediatric patients in both a surgical and outpatient setting.

Schedule will be 4 10-hour day shifts (7:00am to 5:00pm) with no nights, holidays, weekends, or call. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

• Conduct comprehensive and age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical exams.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team.
• Manage pre-operative and post-operative care for pediatric orthopedic patients
• Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, lab work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol.
• Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with the scope of practice and Shriners Children’s policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated, integrated care.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies.
• Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses using the electronic health record (EHR).
• Support quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives as appropriate to the role.
• Provide mentorship or precepting to clinical staff or trainees as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, including infection control and documentation standards.
• Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure as assigned to support patient care and organizational goals.
• Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements.
• Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks, quality metrics, and institutional performance standards
• Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations.

• 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 and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Previous first assist experience highly preferred
• 2+ years of experience as a Physician Assistant in pediatrics and/or orthopedics highly preferred. New graduates will also be considered.