Advanced Practice (APP) Fellow- Surgical/OR

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus seeks an Advanced Practice Fellow for the Surgical/OR track. The fellowship offers rotations across various surgical subspecialties to build advanced clinical and procedural skills in the perioperative setting.

Minimum qualifications include an Ohio license to practice as a CNP or PA-C with national certs, and master’s degrees in nursing or PA studies. Application deadline is September 1, 2026; program begins March 2027.

Qualifications

• Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a CNP in the State of Ohio.
• Masters degree in Nursing.
• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
• National Certification Commission for Physician Assistant certification.
• Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a physician assistant.
• RNFA certification with an Acute Care APRN certification or PA-C licensure.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced clinical and technical proficiency in surgical patient care.
• Rotate across oncologic and non-oncologic surgical settings.
• Engage in multidisciplinary perioperative collaboration.

Skills

RNFA certification

Acute Care APRN

PA-C licensure

Education

Masters degree in Nursing

Masters degree in Physician Assistant studies

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Practice (APP) Fellow- Surgical/OR Department:

The Surgical/OR Fellowship offers enterprise-wide rotation opportunities designed to develop advanced clinical and technical proficiency in the care of surgical patients. Fellows gain experience across oncologic and non-oncologic surgical-focused settings, including operative environments. Rotations may include specialty areas within the Department of Surgery, such as plastic surgery, surgical oncology, general gastrointestinal surgery, cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. These rotations strengthen procedural competency and promote multidisciplinary collaboration across the perioperative continuum.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current license and certificate of authority to practice as a CNP in the State of Ohio. Graduate of a Nurse Practitioner program that qualifies the graduate to sit for the certification examination of a national certifying organization recognized by the Ohio Board of Nursing. Masters degree in Nursing.
OR
Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program. National Certification Commission for Physician Assistant certification. Eligibility for State of Ohio licensure as a physician assistant. Masters degree.

Applicants for the Surgical/OR Track must hold an RNFA certification with an Acute Care APRN certification or hold PA-C licensure.

Additional Information:Application deadline: September 1, 2026
If you are selected for an interview, you will need the following:

• Statement of Intent/Cover Letter
• Resume
• If selected as a final candidate, virtual interviews will be scheduled in October
• Program begins March 2027
• Additional documentation may be required

Location: University Hospital (0870) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift:

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.