About the role#
The Neurological Institute offers a one-year Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship for recent Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant graduates. This program provides structured postgraduate training to support your transition into neurological and neurosurgical specialty practice. You will develop a broad knowledge base, strengthen your clinical judgment, and build the skills needed to care for patients with complex conditions.
What you'll do#
- Spend approximately 70% of your time in supervised clinical rotations across neurology and neurosurgery specialties, including cerebrovascular care, neurocritical care, epilepsy, movement disorders, and spine and brain tumor care.
- Participate in weekly didactics, simulation exercises, case-based learning, and independent study.
- Complete a mentored Capstone Project during the fourth quarter of the program.
- Conduct medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Interpret diagnostic procedures and prescribe medications as permitted by your license.
- Educate patients on their conditions, treatments, and potential side effects.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in rounds, and facilitate discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Contribute to research studies, quality monitoring, and the professional development of the healthcare team.
What you'll need#
- Completion of an NP or PA master’s program with your degree conferred by December 28, 2026.
- National board certification (NP: Adult-Gerontology Primary/Acute Care or Family NP; PA: NCCPA certification).
- Active, unrestricted Ohio APRN or PA license obtained before the start date.
- Ability to be credentialed by the Cleveland Clinic Medical Executive Committee.
- Board examinations and certifications completed by February 22, 2027.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently, exercise decisive judgment, and function within a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Location & details#
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio.
- Term: Spring 2027 start date (April 5, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid, fixed-term position.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a not-for-profit academic medical center based in Cleveland, Ohio. It integrates hospital care with research and education across various medical specialties. The organization operates facilities in Northeast Ohio and maintains locations in international markets including Abu Dhabi, Canada, Florida, and London. It employs over 50,000 people.
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