Inpatient Orthopedics, Days - 8 hours, APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) Inpatien[...]

Overview

Inpatient Orthopedics, Days - 8 hours, APP (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) - Inpatient Orthopedics for Ortho Trauma at Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, CA. This is a dedicated inpatient role covering Ortho Trauma in a hospital-based orthopedic team.

Join a collaborative environment with a large APP and physician team dedicated to high-quality inpatient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience with ortho trauma is highly preferred (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 with a collaborative, academic, and supportive environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading orthopedic program.

Education & Licenses

• Education : Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nursing or as required for PA; PA program accreditation per standards. Note: PAs hired prior to July 1, 2012 are not subject to this educational requirement except as specified.
• Licenses & Certifications : PA licensure, BLS, DEA. Additional requirements as applicable.

Equal Opportunity

Stanford Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SHC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all policies and practices, including employment. We do not discriminate 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. Applicants of all genders, racial and ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after individualized assessment.

Compensation

Base pay scale: Generally starting at $86.41 - $114.50 per hour. Final salary is determined by factors including experience, education, specialty, and training.