APP - Comprehensive Care Pediatrics

About the role

MetroHealth is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join their Comprehensive Care Clinic. The clinic serves individuals with childhood-onset special needs and is looking for providers passionate about exceptional clinical care, process improvement, and high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Ideal candidates have a strong interest or experience in complex care, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and hospice and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients with special needs
• Drive process improvement initiatives within the clinic
• Advance high-quality, patient-centered outcomes
• Provide care in areas such as internal medicine, acute care, or family medicine, particularly for medically complex patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Participate in quality improvement projects and research activities

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) program
• For APRNs: FNP certification or dual certification in pediatric and adult populations is preferred
• New graduates may be considered if they have relevant training or clinical experience caring for medically complex patients
• Current licensure in the State of Ohio: APRNs must have an active RN license and APRN Certificate of Authority; Physician Assistants must have an active PA license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (or obtained within 90 days of hire)
• Able to obtain advanced life support certification relevant to the practice area within 180 days of hire
• Eligible for and able to obtain clinical privileges with The MetroHealth System (credentialing initiated through the Medical Staff Office upon hire)
• Maintain required collaborative or supervisory agreements in accordance with Ohio law
• For Nurse Practitioners: Maintain a Standard Care Arrangement as required by the Ohio Board of Nursing

Qualifications

Strong interest or experience in complex care, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and hospice and palliative care.

Skills

Exceptional clinical skills, strong communication and collaboration abilities, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Biweekly hours of 80.00, working shifts of 8-5.