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

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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 accordan