Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Rheumatology

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (adult or family certified) or Physician Assistant to join the Rheumatology team at Indian River Hospital. The role involves managing an independent outpatient clinic for adult patients with a variety of rheumatologic conditions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and order/interpret labs and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, gout, lupus, vasculitis, fibromyalgia, metabolic bone diseases and other autoimmune disorders.
• Perform joint and soft‑tissue injections and other credentialed procedures after training.
• Prescribe and monitor medications in accordance with state licensing and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Provide patient education, answer disease‑related questions, and coordinate follow‑up care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team rounds, quality monitoring, and discharge planning.
• May serve as a preceptor for students, assist with research data collection, and support professional development of staff.

Required profile

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (RN license required) or Physician Assistant in the applicable state.
• Graduate of an accredited APRN program (MSN required within 3 years of hire) or an A.R.C.‑approved PA program.
• Basic Life Support certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Neonatal Resuscitation may be required based on setting.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate strong analytical and decision‑making skills, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Required skills

• Joint and soft‑tissue injection techniques.
• Physical examination and advanced assessment.
• Laboratory and radiology test ordering and interpretation.
• Medication prescribing and monitoring.
• Electronic medical record (EMR) utilization.

What we offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement).
• CME allowance and paid CME time.
• Paid time off and malpractice insurance coverage.