What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Shriners Children's?
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.
Home to the largest team of pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the Carolinas, Shriners Children’s Greenville has been recognized by community vote as “Best in the State” for Best Hospital, Best Pediatric Clinic, Best Orthopedics Center, and Best Place to Work. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with a range of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. Our services extend to a number of outpatient clinics in both North and South Caolina, to ensure children and families throughout our region have access to high-quality pediatric care.
Outpatient Clinic Duties And Responsibilities
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 U.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 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.
Home to the largest team of pediatric orthopedic surgeons in the Carolinas, Shriners Children’s Greenville has been recognized by community vote as “Best in the State” for Best Hospital, Best Pediatric Clinic, Best Orthopedics Center, and Best Place to Work. Our compassionate, respected physicians and staff provide care for children with a range of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. Our services extend to a number of outpatient clinics in both North and South Caolina, to ensure children and families throughout our region have access to high-quality pediatric care.
- 50-bed inpatient facility with an outpatient clinic located on the campus of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
- EMR Epic
- Press Ganey Guardian and Pinnacle of Excellence award winner for Inpatient Pediatric Patient Experience (2024)
- Partnership with Prisma Health Upstate Network
- Medical, dental and vision plans. Benefits eligibility from day one
- 403(b) plan with generous company match and 457(b) deferred compensation plans
- 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
Outpatient Clinic Duties And Responsibilities
- New patient history and physical examination
- Established patient follow-up evaluation
- Order appropriate diagnostic laboratory and imaging studie
- Order appropriate medications
- Appropriate clinical decision-making and management
- Participate in development and implementation of regional outcome programs
- Assist and/or casting
- Admission history and physical examination to include surgical and rehabilitation admissions
- Daily progress notes
- Discharge notes
- Participate in patient care rounds with physicians, nursing, and rehabilitation staff
- Check wounds and incisions
- Apply/modify/remove casts
- First assist in surgery
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent degree required
- NCCPA board certification required
- Active SC 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 experience in orthopedics and/or pediatrics highly preferred. New graduates will also be considered.
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