Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Ohio
Advanced Practice Provider jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, concentrated in hospital systems, integrated health networks, and outpatient specialty clinics, with openings at every level from new graduate through experienced lead clinician. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health maintain large and ongoing advanced practice provider workforces. The most consistent openings are in primary care, acute care, and behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.
Cleveland Clinic is seeking compassionate, hard-working Advanced Practice Providers to join its new 12-month Primary Care Institute Fellowship. Designed for new graduates and experienced APPs transitioning from specialty areas, the program provides structured clinical training, mentorship, and professional development in a collaborative primary care setting.
Required Application Materials:
Applicants must submit a complete application packet including:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Personal statement addressing interest in primary care and fellowship goals (500 word maximum)
Two professional references (faculty or clinical preceptors preferred)
The 12-month program is tailored for new graduates and experienced providers changing from specialty areas to primary care. This program is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment during the critical transition to primary care practice period with a special focus on developing Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to practice as independent primary care providers. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, it is our goal to place trainees into permanent primary care provider positions; however, placement is not guaranteed.
Selected participants will be exposed to advanced didactic, clinical specialty training, and procedural training. Additionally, participants will have dedicated fellowship preceptors and mentors, and fellowship-specific protected clinical time and gradual ramp up schedule.
This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Those selected for these positions will be assigned to a Primary Care Institute location within northeast Ohio.
Those eligible for this program include:
Novice Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants. Novice APPs are those with 0 to 12 months of experience working as an APP.
Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants with a desire to change from specialty to a primary care provider role.
We are only accepting applications from licensed and certified applicants or those who will be certified by January 1, 2027, and with an active license or license in process .
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong academic performance
Prior clinical rotations in primary care
Exposure to underserved populations
Procedural experience during training
Leadership, research, or quality improvement experience
Timeline:
Applications will be accepted: August 2026, through October 15, 2026
Fellowship start: April 1, 2027
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Supports professional development of the health care team.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
APRN
Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
For the PCI APP Primary Care Fellowship, a Master’s degree in Nursing and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board is required.
PA
Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Languages:
Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
NP
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
PA
Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system.
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Complexity of Work:
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
Related clinical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $97,760.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.
Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.
Cleveland Clinic is seeking compassionate, hard-working Advanced Practice Providers to join its new 12-month Primary Care Institute Fellowship. Designed for new graduates and experienced APPs transitioning from specialty areas, the program provides structured clinical training, mentorship, and professional development in a collaborative primary care setting.
Required Application Materials:
Applicants must submit a complete application packet including:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Personal statement addressing interest in primary care and fellowship goals (500 word maximum)
Two professional references (faculty or clinical preceptors preferred)
The 12-month program is tailored for new graduates and experienced providers changing from specialty areas to primary care. This program is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment during the critical transition to primary care practice period with a special focus on developing Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to practice as independent primary care providers. Upon successful completion of the fellowship, it is our goal to place trainees into permanent primary care provider positions; however, placement is not guaranteed.
Selected participants will be exposed to advanced didactic, clinical specialty training, and procedural training. Additionally, participants will have dedicated fellowship preceptors and mentors, and fellowship-specific protected clinical time and gradual ramp up schedule.
This is a full-time benefit eligible position. Those selected for these positions will be assigned to a Primary Care Institute location within northeast Ohio.
Those eligible for this program include:
Novice Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants. Novice APPs are those with 0 to 12 months of experience working as an APP.
Experienced Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistants with a desire to change from specialty to a primary care provider role.
We are only accepting applications from licensed and certified applicants or those who will be certified by January 1, 2027, and with an active license or license in process .
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong academic performance
Prior clinical rotations in primary care
Exposure to underserved populations
Procedural experience during training
Leadership, research, or quality improvement experience
Timeline:
Applications will be accepted: August 2026, through October 15, 2026
Fellowship start: April 1, 2027
Responsibilities:
Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan. Works in collaboration with the health care team.
Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
Supports professional development of the health care team.
Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
May conduct research studies. May assists in data collection and analysis.
May serve as clinical preceptor for students. May onboard new caregivers.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
APRN
Effective 05/01/2014: MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
If in neonatal care service area Master’s Degree is required upon hire.
For the PCI APP Primary Care Fellowship, a Master’s degree in Nursing and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board is required.
PA
Graduate of an A.R.C. approved Physician Assistant Program.
Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and/or higher degree obtained from a program recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Languages:
Oral and written communication in English
Certifications:
NP
Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
PA
Certification as a Physician Assistant through the NCCPA or successor organization recognized by their practicing states Licensing Board.
License to practice and prescribe issued by their practicing states Licensing Board.
Current DEA License or DEA designee as required by NCQA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) American Heart Association may be required based upon work setting.
If a candidate has held a license to prescribe within another jurisdiction and needs to obtain a master's degree in order to apply for prescribing privileges the candidate will be subject for review for eligibility for hiring within our system.
Must have a Physician Supervision Agreement and signed addendum to Physician Supervision Agreement.
Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
Complexity of Work:
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
Related clinical experience preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Typical physical demands include the ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination to perform physical examinations.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
May require exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range
Minimum Annual Salary: $57,510.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $97,760.00
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the standard range, depending on factors such as job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, scheduling requirements, education, and area of licensure. Please note, the displayed pay range does not include additional pay practices or the value of Cleveland Clinic's comprehensive benefits package (including healthcare, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings contributions, and more). The listed range is based on a full-time (1.0 FTE) with the exception of PRN positions, which have an hourly rate based on the position type.
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Advanced Practice Provider Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University Hospitals28
- Kettering Health18
- Cleveland Clinic16
- Nationwide Children's Hospital8
- The Christ Hospital Health Network8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advanced practice provider jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio license or certificate of authority issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant advanced practice nursing or provider specialty
- Current national board certification such as ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in a relevant patient care setting
- Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Ohio collaborative practice agreement
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to independent patient care responsibilities
Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a advanced practice provider in Ohio?
To become an advanced practice provider in Ohio, you must earn a master's or doctoral degree in an approved specialty such as nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or certified registered nurse anesthetist, then pass the relevant national board examination. Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses apply for a certificate of authority through the Ohio Board of Nursing, which also governs prescriptive authority. Physician assistants apply through the State Medical Board of Ohio.
How much do advanced practice providers make in Ohio?
Advanced practice providers in Ohio earn a median of about $124,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,780 for the lowest 10% to over $154,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire advanced practice providers in Ohio?
Employers hiring advanced practice providers in Ohio right now include University Hospitals, Kettering Health, and Cleveland Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers drive consistent demand across primary care, specialty, and acute care settings throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most advanced practice provider jobs?
Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati have the most advanced practice provider openings in Ohio. Columbus leads as the state's largest metro and home to major systems like OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital, while Cleveland's concentration of academic medical centers including Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals sustains strong specialty demand, and Cincinnati's integrated networks anchor hiring in the southwest.
Are there remote advanced practice provider jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Advanced practice provider work is predominantly hands-on and clinic- or hospital-based, limiting remote options significantly. About 0% of advanced practice provider openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are largely confined to telehealth primary care, behavioral health, and care management roles that do not require in-person procedures.
How can I get hired as a advanced practice provider in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new graduate or transition-to-practice residency programs, which Ohio systems like Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center offer specifically for newly certified advanced practice providers. Lateral moves from registered nurse or physician assistant associate roles within the same health system are another common door. Obtaining your Ohio certificate of authority promptly and completing rotations at Ohio-based facilities during training strengthens your application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly through the listings.
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