Inpatient Orthopedics - Spine, Days - 8 hours, APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) Inpatient Orthopedics

1.0 FTE Full time Day - 08 Hour R2441075 Onsite 107076002 Orthopedics OPC Other PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Advanced Practice Provider (APP) — Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) — to join our established, hospital-based orthopedic team. This is a dedicated inpatient role, covering spine, shoulder/elbow, and foot/ankle specialties.

You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of 53 experienced APPs and 60 orthopedic surgeons, supporting 11 specialized service lines. We offer a structured, high-functioning clinical environment focused on providing excellent patient care and empowering APPs to practice at the top of their license.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive care for pre- and post-surgical inpatients across spine, shoulder/elbow, and foot/ankle services
• 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

What We're Looking For

• Experience with spine patients is highly preferred (through fellowship, clerkship, or hands-on clinical experience)
• Strong background in inpatient care, ideally within orthopedic surgery or neurosurgery
• 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
• No OR responsibilities — this position is focused solely on inpatient care

Why Join Us?

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule (8-hour shifts)
• No nights, weekends, holidays, or call
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Join a respected, well-integrated team of 53 APPs and contribute to a collaborative, academic, and supportive environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading orthopedic program

Make a Difference – While Building a Career That Works for You

If you’re an experienced APP ready to take on a meaningful inpatient role in orthopedic surgery — without the burden of call or off-hours — we encourage you to apply. Join a team where your skills are valued, your schedule is respected, and your work has real impact.

Apply today and take the next step in your APP career with a team committed to excellence in musculoskeletal care. This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Physician Assistant (PA) functions under this Physician Assistant Job Description approved by the Interdisciplinary Practice Committee (IDPC). Specific functions pertaining to the Service, Clinic or Department are established by the PA and his/her supervising physician(s), and approved by the appropriate medical and nursing administrators, the IDPC, the Credentials & Privileges Committee, the Stanford Hospital and Clinics (SHC) Medical Executive Committee and the SHC Board Credentials, Policies and Procedures Committee.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
• A. A PA may provide only those medical services which he/she is competent to perform, which are consistent with the PA’s education, training and experience.
• B. A PA shall consult with a physician regarding any task, procedure or diagnostic problem which the PA determines exceeds his/her level of competence or shall refer such cases to a supervising physician.
• C. Scope of Practice of the PA:
• 1. Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
• 2. Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
• 3. Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
• Orders or furnishes medications under physician supervision, in accordance with the practice agreement, consistent with the PA’s educational preparation and training, and upon completion of a California Physician Assistant Board approved controlled substance course.
• a. All PA’s who are credentialed and privileged by April, 2021 who have not completed a controlled substance course must successfully complete the course by August 31, 2021 during which time patient specific approval of a medication order by a supervising physician is obtained, documented in the medical record, and is co-signed. [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol]
• 4. Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
• 5. Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
• 6. Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
• 7. Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
• 8. Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
• 9. As directed by the supervising physician, enrolls patients in investigational studies approved by the Investigational Review Board (IRB), and orders the necessary tests and medications. [see Standardized Procedure : Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol] Medications that are not FDA-approved or are used for a non-FDA- approved indication (off-label use) require a patient-specific order in advance from the supervising physician.
• 10. After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
• a. Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
• b. Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
• 11. Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
• 12. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
• 13. Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
• 14. Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
• 15. Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
• 16. Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
• 17. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• 18. Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.

Education Qualifications

• BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN NURSING FROM AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY.
• Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. B.

Licenses and Certifications

• PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure
• BLS - Basic Life Support DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration
  

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $89.01 - $117.94 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.