Inpatient Trauma & Trauma/Surgical ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Position Overview

The Inpatient Trauma & Trauma/Surgical ICU Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers direct patient care in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment, providing advanced, evidence‑based care to critically ill patients in collaboration with attending Trauma Surgery physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Trauma attending physicians, general surgery residents, and APPs to complete daily rounds on trauma and surgical floors and in the ICU.
• Collect and interpret laboratory and imaging results, develop and document assessments and care plans.
• Manage complex postoperative and medically fragile patients across specialties including trauma, acute care surgery, transplant, vascular, and general surgery.
• Perform bedside procedures for both surgical and non‑surgical patients.
• Complete timely documentation and execute care plans effectively.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams—including nursing, therapy services, social work, and case management—to develop disposition plans.
• Respond to trauma cases in the resuscitation bay, perform trauma surveys, and stabilize high‑acuity patients per ATLS guidelines.
• Promote preventive health actions and patient advocacy.
• Uphold the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited master’s program for Physician Assistant (PA) or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP/ACNP) or equivalent grandfathered certification.
• National certification through NCCPA, ANCC, or AACN.
• Licensure: PA – State Medical Board of Ohio; NP – Ohio Board of Nursing (APRN and RN).
• Eligibility for federal DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification (or obtained within 90 days of hire).
• ATLS certification obtained within 180 days of hire.
• Additional advanced life‑support certifications applicable to practice area (within 180 days of hire).
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and aseptic practices.
• Meet requirements for clinical privileges in the specialty/department and apply at hire.
• Maintain a standard care arrangement or supervision agreement as required by Ohio law.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of Advanced Practice Provider experience.
• Experience in trauma surgery or critical care settings.
• Proficiency in procedural skills such as central and arterial line placement, ventilator management, chest tube placement, laceration repair, and FAST exams.
• Interest in consistent night‑shift work; candidates committing to a straight night‑shift schedule are eligible for an additional night‑shift incentive.

Work Environment

The APP will work at Cleveland’s most experienced Level 1 Trauma Center at MetroHealth’s primary facility. The role requires adaptability, flexibility in scheduling, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality care across diverse clinical settings. Day‑shift coverage is required, with potential night‑shift coverage based on staffing needs. Holiday and weekend coverage is also required, and shifts are primarily 12 hours in length.

Schedule

Primary day‑shift coverage with 12‑hour shifts; night‑shift coverage may be assigned based on staffing needs. Holiday and weekend coverage are required. Candidates who work a straight night‑shift schedule receive an additional incentive.

About The MetroHealth System

The MetroHealth System is a nationally recognized public health care system dedicated to providing outstanding care to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. As one of the largest, most comprehensive health systems in Northeast Ohio, MetroHealth operates an integrated network of hospitals, health centers, and outpatient clinics, fostering innovation, community health improvement, and advancement of medical education and research. MetroHealth’s Trauma Center is Cleveland’s most experienced Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, known for cutting‑edge, lifesaving care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and leadership in trauma education, research, and outreach.

Interested candidates should contact Tania Rizwan – Provider Recruitment at trizwan@metrohealth.org.