Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): Neuroscience Fellowship

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, OH, invites applications for a one-year Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship in Neuroscience. Open to recently graduated NPs and PAs, the program offers mentored clinical experiences, neuroscience rotations, and dedicated education to prepare for specialty practice.

The inaugural 2027 cohort begins April 2027 with a December 28, 2026 deadline. Fellows will rotate across Neurology and Neurosurgery sites, based at the Main Campus, with

Qualifications

• Completed, at minimum, a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate master's program with degree conferred no later than December 28, 2026.
• National board certification: Nurse practitioners (Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, or Family NP) or Physician assistants (NCCPA PA-C).
• Active, unrestricted Ohio license (APRN for NPs; PA license for PAs) obtained before the start date.
• Able to be credentialed by Cleveland Clinic Medical Executive Committee and Board of Governors.
• All board examinations and certifications must be completed at least 6 weeks before the program start date (by February 22, 2027).

Responsibilities

• Provide supervised clinical experiences across a broad range of neurological and neurosurgical specialties.
• Participate in mentored rotations and structured didactic education during the fellowship.
• Contribute to patient care and assist in teaching and developing educational programs.
• Develop knowledge and confidence for specialty practice in neuroscience.

Education

Nurse Practitioner master's program

Physician Assistant/Associate master's program

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Advance Practice Provider (NP/PA): Neuroscience Fellowship

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

NI Administration-Neurological Institute

Job Code

T97877

Shift

Day/Night Rotation

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.

Job Details

The Neurological Institute (NI) at Cleveland Clinic is excited to announce a new one-year Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship for recently graduated nurse practitioners and physician assistants/associates. The fellowship offers structured postgraduate training in the neurosciences to support the transition to neurological and neurosurgical specialty practice. Through mentored clinical experiences, specialty rotations, and dedicated education, fellows will develop a broad neuroscience knowledge base, strengthen clinical reasoning and judgment, and build the skills and confidence needed to care for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions. We are now accepting applications for our inaugural 2027 cohort.

Timeline for the Inaugural Cohort (2027)

• Application deadline: December 28, 2026
• Interviews and offers: rolling, as applications are received
• Anticipated start date: April 5, 2027

Eligibility

• Completed, at minimum, a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant/Associate master's program with degree conferred no later than December 28, 2026
• National board certification:
• Nurse practitioners: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care, or Family Nurse Practitioner certification from a nationally recognized certifying body
• Physician assistants: NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• An active, unrestricted Ohio license (APRN license for NPs; PA license for PAs) obtained before the start date
• Ability to be credentialed by Cleveland Clinic Medical Executive Committee and Board of Governors
• All board examinations and certifications must be successfully completed at least 6 weeks before the program start date (by February 22, 2027). Because Ohio licensure and Cleveland Clinic credentialing take several weeks, we encourage applicants to begin the licensure process as soon as they are certified.

Program Structure and Curriculum

The NI APP Fellowship is based at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the Neurological Institute's new state-of-the-art building opening in 2027, with travel to our Ohio regional and satellite facilities as educational opportunities arise. The fellowship is 12 months long; two fellows will be selected for the inaugural cohort beginning April 2027.

The NI APP Fellow will spend approximately 70% of their time in supervised clinical experiences across a broad range of neurological and neurosurgical specialties, including:

• Neurology Foundations: Neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, neuroradiology, and neurological examination
• General Neurology: Including autonomic disorders, headache, TBI/concussion, and neuromuscular medicine
• Cerebrovascular and Neurocritical Care
• Epilepsy
• Movement Disorders and Functional Neurological Disorders
• Neuroimmunology
• Brain Health
• Neurosurgery: Including spine and brain tumor care
• Electives: Opportunities to explore additional specialties or expand training