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.

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