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Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Advanced Practice Provider - NP/PA, Orthopaedic Surgery

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVero Beach, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the applicable state Board of Nursing, or certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the applicable state licensing board.
  • Current Nurse Practitioner and registered nurse licensure in the applicable state, or a license to practice and prescribe as a Physician Assistant issued by the applicable state licensing board.
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, or Advanced Trauma Life Support certification may be required based on the work setting.
  • Nurse Practitioners must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
  • Physician Assistants must have a current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
  • Physician Assistants must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum.
  • Candidates must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
  • The role requires the ability to walk and stand for long periods, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision and hearing, and occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Candidates may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids and must follow standard precautions using required personal protective equipment.
  • Employment is contingent on controlled-substance testing and compliance with the annual influenza prevention program or an approved exemption.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough medical histories and complete physical examinations where indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests; scrutinize laboratory data; and establish diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
  • Perform and interpret common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures as credentialed and privileged.
  • Perform routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged.
  • Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by the applicable license, state board, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
  • Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related medication and treatment side effects and hazards.
  • Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Refer patients to specialists and specialized health resources and treatments as appropriate.
  • Ensure continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients, the multidisciplinary care team, and other specialty areas.
  • Participate in quality monitoring by periodically reviewing records and treatment plans for patient outcomes.
  • Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards 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 when applicable.
  • Serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers when applicable.
  • Provide operating-room first assistance, clinic procedures such as joint injections and aspirations, preoperative and postoperative care, hospital consultations and rounds, and shared on-call coverage.

Desired Qualifications

  • Related clinical experience is preferred.
  • Newly licensed candidates with relevant clinical rotations are welcome to apply.

About the Company

Cleveland Clinic

Non-profit medical center delivering care

Cleveland Clinic runs a nonprofit academic medical center that delivers patient care, conducts research, and educates future clinicians. It provides in-person hospital services, surgeries, and telehealth options, plus digital tools like MyChart to manage care, as well as provider tools such as DrConnect and eRadiology to coordinate care. It differentiates itself by combining clinical care, medical research, and education under a nonprofit model with a broad international network and a strong emphasis on safety and quality. Its goal is to deliver high-quality medical care while advancing medical knowledge and training clinicians to improve health outcomes for diverse populations, globally.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$74.7M
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Founded
1921

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