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.

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
• 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.

About Shriners Children’s Twin Cities

Shriners Children’s Twin Cities, located in Woodbury, Minnesota, is part of a world-renowned pediatric healthcare system committed to providing compassionate, family-centered care to children across the Upper Midwest and beyond. Our clinic specializes in pediatric orthopedics, rehabilitation, prosthetics and orthotics, helping children with bone, joint, and muscle conditions reach their full potential. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and excellence, our team partners closely with families to deliver individualized care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. In addition to our main clinic, we extend our care through outreach clinics in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa.

Shriners Children’s Twin Cities is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to join our dedicated, mission-driven team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment, supporting surgical and outpatient pediatric orthopedic care for children and adolescents.

This position entails a 0.6 FTE commitment (3 days per week), with outpatient clinic hours as weekdays 8:00am to 4:30pm (staying longer when patient care goes over). The clinic is not open on weekends or evenings and observes federal holidays. PAs participate in the call pool on a rotating basis (~4-6 weeks per year) which includes after-hours phone coverage through an answering service, with surgeons always available for backup. Call is home-based and does not involve ER coverage. This PA will also be expected to participate in 1-2 of the clinic’s monthly outreach clinics per year which occur over 2 days at our Rapid City, Omaha, or Wadena outreach sites.

This is a salaried, exempt, full-benefits eligible position. The pay range for this position is $56,975.14 to $97,668.48. Compensation is determined based on years of clinical experience and departmental equity.

• Perform age-appropriate health assessments, physical exams, and develop comprehensive care plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
• Manage pre- and post-operative care for pediatric orthopedic patients across clinic and surgical settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and treatments within licensure and Shriners Children’s protocols.
• Assist in specialty surgical procedures and perform routine clinical interventions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to ensure coordinated, family-centered care.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on treatment plans and home care.
• Document all care in the electronic health record and contribute to quality, safety, and improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor when assigned and maintain all licensure, certifications, and institutional standards.
• Engage in education opportunities for community health care professionals and organizations I topics related to pediatric orthopedics and/or our clinic when available/if asked.

Education

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant program

Experience

• 2+ years of clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting preferred. New graduates will also be considered based on clinical experience.
• Experience with pediatric orthopedic patient populations preferred

Certification and Licensures

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignment
• Credentialing and privileging by the medical staff in accordance with hospital bylaws

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with pediatric specialty protocols and post-surgical care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Proficient in EHR systems (Epic) and clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.