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 Northern California

Shriners Children’s Northern California is proud to be nationally ranked as a leader in pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report, in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital. As an ACS-verified Level I Children’s Surgery Center, we are committed to providing world-class care in a family-centered environment.

Our 80-bed inpatient facility specializes in orthopedics, rehabilitation, burns, pediatric surgery and cleft lip and palate services, transforming the lives of thousands of children every year from around the world. Joining our team means being part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and making a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families.

We have 260 employees onsite and have served almost 29,500 patients in our outpatient clinic alone. At Shriners Children’s Northern California, you’ll find a supportive community, opportunities for growth, and the chance to contribute to life-changing work every day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits eligibility from Day 1
• 403(b) plan with generous company match
• Generous CME allowance
• Employer-provided professional liability coverage
• School Loan Forgiveness Program
• 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 Northern California is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – to join our dedicated, mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity for a versatile and collaborative provider to serve as a “utility player” across our growing orthopedic and specialty programs, including chest wall, spina bifida, urology, neuromuscular, and inpatient orthopedic care.

The APP will provide comprehensive support in both outpatient and inpatient settings, focusing on pre- and post-surgical care, care coordination, patient and family education, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. The ideal candidate is adaptable, eager to learn, and comfortable working across different clinical environments as program needs evolve.

This position entails a 1.0 FTE commitment with a Monday through Friday schedule. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or call requirements. This is a salaried, exempt, full-benefits eligible position. The pay range for this position is $162,936-$230,028, 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 patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; prescribe medications and treatments within licensure and Shriners Children’s protocols.
• Provide inpatient care including admissions, daily rounds, patient management, and discharge planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to ensure coordinated, family-centered care.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on treatment plans, procedures, and home care.
• Document all care in the electronic health record and contribute to quality, safety, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with case management, nursing, therapy services, and social work to coordinate high-quality care.
• Respond to urgent/emergent patient needs per hospital protocols.

Education

If Physician Assistant:

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

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

Experience

• 2+ years of clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting preferred (outpatient or inpatient).
• Experience with pediatric orthopedic, neuromuscular, urology, or chest wall/spina bifida patient populations preferred.

Certification and Licensures

If Physician Assistant:

• Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

If Nurse Practitioner:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice
• ANCC, AANP, or equivalent board certification in an applicable specialty (Pediatric NP-AC, Pediatric NP-PC, or Family NP).

Both:

• Must possess eligibility for active DEA
• Must possess BLS for Healthcare Providers and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• 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, pre- and post-surgical care, and inpatient care practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Proficient in EHR systems (Epic) and clinical documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice