Job Summary
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant delivers comprehensive care to pediatric orthopedic patients in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and surgical environments. Working closely with the broader medical team, this clinician supports patients throughout their care, from assessment and treatment planning through surgery and discharge.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical examinations and assess the needs of pediatric orthopedic patients.
- Develop and manage patient care plans across outpatient and inpatient settings.
- Provide clinical support in the operating room.
- Coordinate discharge planning and related needs with the medical team.
Qualifications
- Current California license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Relevant national board certification for the applicable professional role.
- For Nurse Practitioners: a master’s or doctoral degree.
- For Physician Assistants: at least a bachelor’s degree.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Stanford Medicine Children's Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
