Advanced Practice Provider, NP/PA – Outpatient Surgical and Medical Spine

Cleveland Clinic

. Act as an independent outpatient clinician collaborating with APPs, physicians, and the healthcare team .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and managing spinal conditions, executing treatment plans, and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to provide high-quality patient care and education while adhering to regulatory compliance.

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APRN Or PA QualificationCurrent Nurse Practitioner LicenseNational Nurse Practitioner CertificationPhysician Assistant CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)

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Hard Skills

Advanced AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment Plan ExecutionMedication PrescriptionLaboratory Test InterpretationPhysical ExaminationPatient EducationClinical ResearchElectronic Medical Record UsageQuality Patient Care Coordination

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Certification (ACLS, PALS, NRP, ATLS)Current DEA License

Industry Keywords

Spinal ConditionsMultidisciplinary TeamRegulatory CompliancePatient OutcomesClinical Preceptor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an independent outpatient clinician collaborating with APPs, physicians, and the healthcare team
Work alongside a surgeon with an independent clinic schedule
Medically manage and treat patients with a variety of spinal conditions
Assess surgical and medical spine patients and patients following spinal interventional procedures
Diagnose spinal pathology and initiate and execute treatment plans
Exercise autonomous medical decision-making while collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members
Counsel and educate medical spine patients
Conduct medical histories and complete physical examinations where indicated
Initiate and interpret laboratory, radiology, cardiographic, and other diagnostic tests
Perform routine and specialized procedures according to credentials and privileges
Prescribe and monitor medications as permitted by license and Cleveland Clinic policies
Educate patients about diseases, treatments, and medication or treatment side effects and hazards
Participate in medical team rounds and coordinate quality patient care
Refer patients to specialists and specialized health resources as appropriate
Ensure continuity of care as a liaison across multidisciplinary and specialty teams
Monitor quality through periodic review of records, treatment plans, and patient outcomes
Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance for inpatient management
Support healthcare team professional development
Promote evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research
May conduct research and assist with data collection and analysis
May serve as a clinical preceptor and onboard new caregivers
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

APRN (Family or Adult Certified) or PA qualification
For 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
Graduate of an accredited APRN program, or graduate of an A.R.C.-approved Physician Assistant Program
For PA: Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state’s Licensing Board
Oral and written communication in English
NP: Current Nurse Practitioner license and RN license in applicable state(s)
NP: National Nurse Practitioner certification from a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing
PA: Physician Assistant certification through 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
PA: Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association required
Applicable advanced certification may be required based on work setting: ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS
NP: Arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements
PA: Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum
Credentialing and privileges through the Medical Executive Committee and Governing Body of applicable hospitals
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 use 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
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination for physical examinations
Corrected vision and hearing within normal range
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to follow required personal protective equipment precautions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
8-hour shifts
No call, weekends, or holidays
Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption
Drug-free workplace with post-offer controlled-substance testing