We’re Looking for a Different Kind of Clinician
At Pure Joy Pediatrics, we ask “why” before we ask “what now.” We’re a general pediatric practice with an integrative approach — meaning we treat the whole child, look for root causes, and take the time to actually listen to families. It’s the practice Dr. Kirin Palmer built from the ground up in 2022 because she believed the physician-patient relationship deserved better than rushed encounters and cookie-cutter protocols.
We’re growing — and we’re looking for a PA who brings that same spirit to every patient encounter. Someone who’s curious, collaborative, and genuinely invested in helping families thrive.
The Role
This is a part-time, hybrid position working 2–3 days per week. You’ll split your time between our Portland clinic and remote work — including televisits for lab reviews, parent consultations, and the occasional after-hours call from home. You’ll be embedded in a small, tight-knit practice where you’re a real contributor and your ideas are valued.
Required credentials:
• Current PALS certification
• Active DEA and NPI
• Pediatric PA experience (general peds preferred)
A Schedule That Actually Works for Your Life
We designed this practice around the belief that burned-out clinicians don’t take good care of patients. So, we built a schedule that protects your time outside of work — without sacrificing the quality of care inside of it.
• Start late enough to walk your kids to the bus or take the dog out. Get home in time for dinner or an after-school pickup.
• No weekend clinics. No evening hours. No hospital call.
• No charting at home — we’ve built workflows that let you close your charts before you walk out the door.
• Remote flexibility for lab reviews, parent follow-ups, and televisits.
• Occasional at-home call when needed — manageable, predictable, and compensated.
What Doing Great Work Looks Like Here
We’re not looking for someone to check boxes. We’re looking for a clinician who takes ownership — of their patient panel, their care quality, and their role in building something meaningful.
Clinical Excellence
• Seeing an average of 14 patients per day with intention
• Maintaining turnaround times of one hour or less at least 80% of the time
• Building a patient panel that reflects the care and trust you put into your work
• Conducting televisits for lab reviews and follow-up consultations
Practice Growth & Brand Building
This is a growing practice — and everyone on our team plays a role in that growth. That means being a recognizable, trusted presence in the community and online.
• Actively recruiting new patients through relationship-building and community presence
• Participating in practice marketing efforts — including social media, videos, and community events
• Supporting the Pure Joy Pediatrics brand by showing up as a knowledgeable, approachable clinician both in person and online
• Optimizing billing codes to support practice sustainability
• Promoting your own role and expertise within the practice
How We Set You Up to Succeed
We’ve invested a lot of thought into making this practice work well — for patients and for clinicians. Here’s what we’ll actively help you with:
• A proven workflow for seeing 14 patients a day and finishing charts before you leave
• Training on televisit best practices for lab reviews and parent consultations
• Mentorship and guidance on brand building through social media, videos, and community networking
• Real strategies for work-life balance as a clinician — not just platitudes
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