Advanced Practice Provider (FNP/PA) Orthopaedic Hand Surgery I (East Region)

Cleveland Clinic•Twinsburg, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a motivated, clinically skilled Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established orthopedic hand surgery practice in the East Region. The provider will partner with a hand surgeon and collaborate with an existing advanced practice provider in a busy outpatient practice. The ideal candidate will independently manage outpatient clinics and serve as a first assistant in surgery. Orthopedic experience and surgical first-assist training or experience are preferred. The Advanced Practice Provider delivers primary and/or specialty care in collaboration with the healthcare team and in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice includes health promotion, disease prevention, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. The role may also involve sharing knowledge through instruction, leadership, and development of educational programs. The position is based at the Twinsburg Family Health Center in Twinsburg. The stated schedule is days, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

For the APRN pathway: graduate of an accredited APRN program; an MSN is required upon hire or within three years of hire for specified external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role.
For the PA pathway: graduate of an ARC-approved Physician Assistant program; a master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or a higher degree from a program recognized by the practicing state's licensing board.
Oral and written communication skills in English.
For NPs: current Nurse Practitioner license in applicable state(s), RN license in applicable state(s), and national NP certification from an organization accredited and recognized by the state Board of Nursing.
For NPs: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
For NPs: arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
For PAs: certification through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by the practicing state's licensing board, and a license to practice and prescribe issued by that board.
For PAs: current DEA license or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
For PAs: a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum.
For both pathways: credentialing and privileges from the Medical Executive Committee and governing body of applicable hospitals.
ACLS, PALS, NRP, or ATLS certification may be required based on the work setting and applicable provider pathway.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Ability to use an electronic medical record.
High standards of moral and ethical behavior, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to excellent patient care.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, perform physical examinations using manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination, and meet corrected vision and hearing requirements.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; the role may involve exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic experience.
Surgical first-assist training or experience.
Related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations when indicated; initiate appropriate laboratory, radiology, and other tests; review results; and develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Perform and interpret routine laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other diagnostic procedures within credentialed and privileged scope.
Perform routine and specialized procedures within credentialed and privileged scope.
Prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license, state board requirements, and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educate patients and answer questions about diseases, treatments, and related medication or treatment side effects and hazards.
Participate in medical team rounds and collaborate regularly with nursing, medical, and other healthcare team members to support quality patient care.
Refer patients to specialists for consultation or specialized health resources and treatment as appropriate.
Promote continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team or other specialty areas.
Participate in periodic quality monitoring through review of records and treatment plans and assessment of patient outcomes.
Facilitate appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Support the professional development of the healthcare team.
Promote the use of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies and assist with data collection and analysis.
May serve as a clinical preceptor for students and onboard new caregivers.
Perform other duties as assigned.