Advanced Practice Provider, NP/PA – Outpatient Spine

Cleveland Clinic

. Provide outpatient primary and specialty care for patients with spinal conditions .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and managing spinal conditions, including the ability to perform advanced assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide comprehensive patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.

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Nationally Certified Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)Advanced Assessment and Diagnosis CompetencyElectronic Medical Record UtilizationDEA License or DEA DesigneeBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Spinal PathologyTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient Counseling and EducationLaboratory and Radiologic InterpretationMedication Prescription and MonitoringConducting Medical Histories and Physical ExaminationsPerforming Specialized ProceduresResearch Study Conduct and Data AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceDischarge Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Analytical SkillsStrong Written and Verbal CommunicationCritical ThinkingDecisive JudgmentAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

NCCPA CertificationNational Nurse Practitioner CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationNRP CertificationATLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Spinal ConditionsOutpatient CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationContinuity of CareEvidence-Based Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outpatient primary and specialty care for patients with spinal conditions
Independently manage and treat patients with spinal disorders while collaborating with APPs, physicians, and the healthcare team
Assess acute and chronic spine concerns and post-spinal interventional procedure patients
Diagnose spinal pathology and initiate and execute treatment plans
Exercise autonomy in medical decision-making
Counsel and educate medical and surgical spine patients about diseases, treatments, medications, side effects, and hazards
Conduct medical histories and physical examinations
Order and interpret laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other diagnostic procedures
Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by licensure and policy
Participate in medical team rounds and multidisciplinary collaboration
Refer patients to specialists and specialized resources when appropriate
Ensure continuity of care between patients and multidisciplinary or specialty teams
Review records and treatment plans to monitor quality and patient outcomes
Facilitate discharge planning, length of stay, and regulatory compliance
Support professional development of the healthcare team
Promote evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research
Conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis when applicable
Serve as a clinical preceptor and onboard new caregivers when applicable
Work primarily Monday through Friday on 8-hour day shifts at Main Campus and Columbia Road

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
APRN candidates: Family or Adult certification; graduate of an accredited APRN program
APRN candidates: 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 candidates: graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program
PA candidates: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state’s Licensing Board
NP candidates: currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s) and as an RN in applicable state(s)
NP candidates: national Nurse Practitioner certification recognized by the state Board of Nursing
PA candidates: NCCPA certification and 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 candidates
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required
ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS may be required based upon work setting
Required physician arrangements or Physician Supervision Agreement, as applicable
Credentialing and privileges through 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
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
Related clinical experience preferred
Ability to walk and stand for long periods; perform physical examinations; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to use required personal protective equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
No call, weekends, or holidays
36 clinical hours with 4 hours administrative time per week
Annual influenza vaccination program with approved exemption option
Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled-substance testing