Advanced Practice Provider-Critical Care

About the Role

The Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Fellowship is a 12-month program designed to train post-graduate Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in comprehensive critical care services for acutely ill Medical ICU patients. The program aims to equip fellows with critical thinking, diagnostic, and clinical skills for managing complex cases in a safe, efficient, and evidence-based manner within a multidisciplinary, team-based model. There are two cohorts per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories and performs complete physical examinations.
• Initiates appropriate lab, radiology, and other special tests for patient evaluation.
• Scrutinizes lab data to establish health status and develop working diagnoses and treatment plans under physician review.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, and other routine diagnostic procedures.
• Performs specialized procedures, including bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, blood draws, IV starts, spinal taps, thoracentesis, and paracentesis.
• Provides information and answers patient questions regarding disease, including preventive health maintenance.
• Educates patients on diseases, treatments, and potential side effects.
• Assists with record keeping, completes patient medical charts, and transcribes lab data.
• Refers patients to physicians for consultation or specialized resources.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patients and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Performs research follow-up studies and assists in data analysis.
• Participates in quality monitoring through record and treatment plan reviews.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning, and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter/Personal Statement
• Minimum of 2 letters of recommendation (PA/NP program director, Clinical Instructor, etc.)
• Eligibility for DEA licensure
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Master’s degree in Adult Gerontology Acute Care certification (for Nurse Practitioners) from an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant Program (for Physician Assistants).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio (for Nurse Practitioners).
• Current OH license (for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants).
• All qualifications must be completed 6 weeks prior to the start date.
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by a nationally accredited organization recognized by the state Board of Nursing (for Nurse Practitioners).
• Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization (for Physician Assistants).
• License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board (for Physician Assistants).
• Current DEA License or DEA designee (for Physician Assistants).
• Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum (for Physician Assistants).
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated competency in advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan development, and invasive procedures.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
• Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Adherence to Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment.

Program Specifics

• 12-month program
• 2 Cohorts per year
• Training includes:
• APP Critical Care Boot Camp
• Weekly Protected Didactic Learning (case-based learning, lecture, simulations)
• Nine months of precepted rotations on intensive care units and other services.
• Three months of internship.
• Basic and advanced procedural simulation.
• Airway management training.
• Quality or research project with the purpose of submitting for publication or presentation.
• Fellows commit approximately 50 hours/week to their training.
• Supervision by department NP/PAs and physician experts.
• Mentorship in professional development.

Timeline for Cohort 1 (2027)

• Application Deadline: Friday 12/18/2026
• Offers Extended by: Friday 1/8/2027
• Start Date: Monday 4/5/2027

Timeline for Cohort 2 (2027)

• Posted: Friday 4/16/2027
• Application Deadline: Friday 7/2/2027
• Offers Extended by: Friday 7/16/2027
• Start Date: Monday 10/4/2027

Salary & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried position not to exceed one year.
• Eligible for full-time benefits as described in the Total Rewards Brochure.
• Salary paid semi-monthly.
• Opportunity to apply for open positions within Cleveland Clinic upon successful completion.

Pay Range

• Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
• Maximum Annual Salary: $97,760.00