Advanced Practice Provider, NP/PA, Foot & Ankle

Cleveland Clinic

. Partner with an established Foot & Ankle surgeon in a mature surgical practice .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clinical skills as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, with expertise in patient management, surgical decision-making, and advanced assessment. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring continuity of care while adhering to regulatory compliance.

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Advanced Practice Provider CertificationClinical SkillsPatient ManagementSurgical Decision-MakingElectronic Medical Record Utilization

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnostic TestingMedication ManagementSurgical AssistancePhysical ExaminationTreatment PlanningLaboratory InterpretationRoutine ProceduresSpecialized ProceduresQuality Monitoring

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCritical ThinkingDecision-MakingTeam CollaborationAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record

Certifications & Qualifications

Nationally Certified Advanced Practice ProviderBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Industry Keywords

Continuity of CareRegulatory ComplianceMultidisciplinary TeamsEvidence-Based PracticesClinical Preceptor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with an established Foot & Ankle surgeon in a mature surgical practice
Manage patients across the continuum of care
Run independent clinics for new, established, and postoperative adult and pediatric patients
Provide same-day access for injuries and fractures
Provide medical management and surgical decision-making
Optimize and expedite patients to surgery when indicated
First assist in surgery as needed
Conduct medical histories and complete physical examinations
Initiate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests
Establish working diagnoses and treatment plans
Perform and interpret routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged
Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by license and policy
Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and medication or treatment side effects and hazards
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate with healthcare team members
Refer patients to specialists and specialized health resources
Ensure continuity of care across multidisciplinary and specialty teams
Participate in quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans
Facilitate length of stay, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance for inpatient management
Support professional development of the healthcare team
Promote evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research
Conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis as needed
Serve as clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers as needed
Follow standard precautions and use required personal protective equipment
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

PA or NP (FNP) with strong clinical skills
Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider
APRN: Graduate of an accredited APRN program
APRN: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for applicable external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role
PA: Graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program
PA: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state’s Licensing Board
NP: Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s)
NP: Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s)
NP: National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing
PA: Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state’s Licensing Board
PA: License to practice and prescribe issued by the practicing state’s Licensing Board
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA for PA applicants
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required
ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS may be required based upon work setting
NP applicants must have arrangements with at least one physician as required by the applicable State Board of Nursing
PA applicants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals
Oral and written communication in English
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record
Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently
Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Ability to walk and stand for long periods; perform physical examinations; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Related clinical experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, Monday–Friday daytime schedule
Annual influenza vaccination program with approved exemption option
Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled-substance testing