Physician Assistant II - ORTHOPEDICS OPC - Full Time (Day - 08 hrs)

Stanford Health Care•Redwood City, CA

21h•$89 - $118•Onsite

About The Position

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 Ortho Trauma. 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 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 What We're Looking For • Experience with ortho trauma is highly preferred (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 • 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college or university.
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
DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration

Nice To Haves

Experience with ortho trauma is highly preferred (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

Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with acute, chronic complaints and health maintenance concerns related to specialty.
Obtains complete histories and performs pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
Performs or requests and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
Administers medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician, or transmits orally or in writing on a patient’s record, a prescription from the supervising physician to a person who may furnish such medication. All controlled substances in Schedules II-V inclusive require a patient-specific approval by a supervising physician in advance of transmittal of the order or administration of the medication [see Standardized Procedure: Administering, Ordering, Furnishing or Prescribing of Drugs; Formulary Protocol].
Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations and nursing services.
Performs designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
Obtains informed consent, as indicated.
Initiates arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and completes appropriate paperwork.
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.
After appropriate training, assists the supervising physician in the operating room (OR).
Acts as first or second assistant under the supervision of an approved supervising physician.
Performs surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
Recognizes and considers age-specific needs of patients.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, families, staff and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
Recognizes situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiates life-saving procedures when necessary.
Facilitates the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
Facilitates collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
Ensures compliance with legal, regulatory and clinical policies and procedures.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Provides and coordinates patient teaching and counseling.