Advanced Practice Provider - Rheumatology

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals system is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider in Rheumatology for our Cleveland Medical Center outpatient team, with travel to Beachwood location. This full-time day shift role emphasizes patient access, education, and evidence-based care.

Required RN/NP/PA licensure in Ohio, MSN or PA degree, and 1+ year of NP/PA experience; ACLS preferred. You will work within care paths, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold MSN or PA degree as required by UH and Ohio board.
• 1+ years NP/PA experience preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaboration.
• Proficient with computers and UH mainframe access.
• Strong communication and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment and establish diagnosis per care plans.
• Develop and implement care plans following protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Educate patients and families; support staff development.
• Demonstrate leadership and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

MS Office

Education

MSN degree

PA program degree

Job description

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider - Rheumatology (260006N5)

Advanced Practice Provider - Rheumatology - (260006N5)

To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. At University Hospitals, this is more than just our mission. These words embody the opportunities available to the many world‑class doctors, nurses, health care professionals, and support staff that choose to join UH and Be the Difference.

A Brief Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a NP/PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws:

What you will do

This is a full‑time, day‑shift position in the Outpatient setting. This position will be based at UH Cleveland Medical Center with travel to our Beachwood Minoff location.

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/pts/customers (10%)
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships w/co‑workers (10%)
• Takes responsibility for self‑development and supports a learning environment (10%)
• Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
• Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
• Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance w/carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
• Collaborates w/other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self (5%)
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
• Provides education through role modeling and in‑services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
• Advances own professional development through self‑directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review (5%)

Education Qualifications

• (MSN) Master’s Degree in Nursing, or
• Master’s Degree from an accredited PA educational program

Experience Qualifications

• 1+ years as a NP or PA Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
• Must have computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Ohio, and
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the State of Ohio, or
• Current Physician Assistant (PA) in the State of Ohio
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred