Advanced Practice Provider – Neuro‑Ophthalmology

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Neuro‑Ophthalmology Service seeks a nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider to join a high‑acuity specialty practice. The APP will independently manage neuro‑ophthalmology clinics, provide comprehensive patient evaluation, and support urgent referrals.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough medical histories, physical examinations, and order/interpret laboratory, radiology, and other diagnostic tests.
• Manage designated neuro‑ophthalmology clinics, including new, established, and post‑procedure patients.
• Coordinate care, facilitate timely interventions, and ensure continuity of care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Prescribe and monitor medications within licensure limits and educate patients about their conditions and treatments.
• Participate in medical team rounds, quality monitoring, discharge planning, and professional development activities.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited APRN program (MSN required) or an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant program.
• Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, with national certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required.
• Credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and applicable hospital governing bodies.

Required skills

• Diagnostic proficiency in laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine procedures.
• Prescribing authority and medication management.
• Patient education and counseling.
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration.