Stanford Health Care is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our inpatient Orthopedics team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care for pre- and post-surgical inpatients on the ortho trauma service, performing floor management and coordinating care within a collaborative, hospital-based setting.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive care for pre- and post-surgical inpatients across the ortho trauma service.
- Perform floor management including daily patient assessments, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
- Lead and document admissions, discharges, and transition-of-care planning.
- Work closely with attending surgeons, residents, and nursing staff to deliver seamless, high-quality inpatient care.
- Help drive patient outcomes and contribute to a team committed to continuous improvement.
- Evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns.
- Obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical exams.
- Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated.
- Order or furnish medications under physician supervision.
- Order and collect specimens for laboratory tests and therapeutic procedures.
- Order physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology exams, and nursing services.
- Perform designated procedures after demonstrated competency.
- Obtain informed consent as indicated.
- Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges.
- Enroll patients in investigational studies as directed and order necessary tests and medications.
- After appropriate training, assist the supervising physician in the operating room.
- Act as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
- Perform surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
- Recognize and consider age-specific needs of patients.
- Effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Recognize situations which require the immediate attention of a physician and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
- Facilitate the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services.
- Facilitate collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited university (PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are exempt).
- Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
- PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure.
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
- DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Nice to Have
- Experience with ortho trauma through fellowship, clerkship, or hands-on clinical experience.
- Strong background in inpatient care, ideally within orthopedic surgery or ortho trauma.
- Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining clinical accuracy and compassion.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Team & Environment
You'll join a collaborative team of 53 experienced APPs and 60 orthopedic surgeons, supporting 11 specialized service lines within a structured, high-functioning clinical environment focused on providing excellent patient care and empowering APPs to practice at the top of their license.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour.
- Monday–Friday daytime schedule with 8-hour shifts.
- No nights, weekends, holidays, or call.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading orthopedic program.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located at Stanford Health Care.
Stanford Health Care strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including employment.
