Advanced Practice Provider – Orthopedic Surgery II

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic Health System is expanding its Orthopaedic Surgery team at Martin Hospital South. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive peri‑operative care, assist in the operating room, and manage clinic procedures such as joint injections and aspirations.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as first assist in orthopedic surgeries and perform post‑operative rounds.
• Conduct clinic visits, including joint injections, aspirations, and pre‑/post‑operative assessments.
• Provide hospital consultations, participate in shared on‑call rotation, and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document patient encounters, order and interpret labs, radiology, and other diagnostic tests as credentialed.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited APRN program (MSN required within 3 years) or an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant program.
• Current state licensure as NP or PA, national certification, and BLS certification (ACLS/PALS/NRP as required).
• Ability to obtain credentialing and privileging by the Medical Executive Committee.

Required skills

• OR first‑assist techniques for orthopedic procedures.
• Joint injection and aspiration procedures.
• Electronic medical record documentation.
• Prescribing and medication management within scope of practice.