70 Best medical assistant pediatric Jobs in North Las Vegas, Nevada (June 2026)

Physician Assistant

1 month ago

Las Vegas

Job Description Overview Shriners Children's Las Vegas is seeking a full-time Pediatric Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join our growing pediatric specialty team, providing high‑quality, family‑centered care to children with the full spectrum of orthopedic conditions. This provider will support both surgical and outpatient services, working closely with pediatric orthopedic surgeons and a multidisciplinary care team to deliver seamless, compassionate care. In this role, you will evaluate and manage patients in the clinic, assist in the operating room, coordinate pre‑ and postoperative care, and support ongoing patient and family education. You’ll care for children with a wide range of musculoskeletal needs, from fractures and sports injuries to complex congenital and neuromuscular conditions, ensuring developmentally appropriate, expert care at every stage. This position offers a highly desirable schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or call expectations, supporting strong work‑life balance while allowing you to focus on meaningful, mission‑driven clinical care. This opportunity is ideal for a clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working with children and families, and is eager to grow within a specialized pediatric orthopedic practice. This full‑time position is benefits‑eligible and offers a competitive salary range of $114,254–$171,392. Compensation is determined based on a combination of relevant years of experience and departmental equity Responsibilities • Conduct comprehensive and age-appropriate health assessments, histories, and physical exams., • Formulate differential diagnoses and develop care plans in coordination with supervising physicians and the care team., • Manage care for specialty populations including orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, burn, and neuromuscular patients., • Provide pre-operative and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management in both inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments., • Order and interpret diagnostic imaging, lab work, and other tests as permitted by licensure and protocol., • Perform routine procedures and assist in specialty surgical cases within the scope of licensure., • Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions consistent with the scope of practice and Shriners Children’s policies., • Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences to support coordinated, integrated care., • Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on disease processes, treatment plans, and home care strategies., • Document clinical findings, treatment plans, and patient responses using the electronic health record (EHR)., • Support quality improvement, patient safety, and research initiatives as appropriate to the role., • Provide mentorship or precepting to clinical staff or trainees as assigned., • Maintain compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations, including infection control and documentation standards., • Perform additional duties within the scope of licensure as assigned to support patient care and organizational goals., • Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and mandatory training in compliance with state and organizational requirements., • Maintain accountability for meeting established productivity benchmarks (e.g. wRVUS), quality metrics, and institutional performance standards, • Ensure time is allocated in accordance with assigned clinical, surgical, administrative, and academic expectations. Qualifications Education • Master of Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent degree) from an accredited Physician Assistant program Experience • 2+ years of clinical experience in a pediatric or pediatric specialty setting preferred., • Experience with pediatric orthopedic, spinal, craniofacial, neuromuscular, burn, general surgery or rehabilitation patient populations preferred Certification and Licensures • Current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of practice, • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), • Must possess eligibility for active DEA, • Must possess Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS for HCP). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required based on clinical assignment, • 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 and post-surgical care., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and care teams., • Proficient in EHR systems and clinical documentation., • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and trauma-informed practice.

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