Location & Practice Overview

This Advanced Practice Provider position is based within Care Alliance Health Center's outpatient primary care network in Cleveland, Ohio. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, the organization delivers community-oriented medical services through an integrated healthcare model that connects primary care with additional clinical and support programs.

Facility Type Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Practice Setting Outpatient primary care clinics and community outreach sites
Care Model Integrated interdisciplinary community healthcare
Geographic Context Cleveland, Ohio
Service Delivery Clinic-based primary care with coordination across organizational programs and locations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive history-taking and physical examinations to evaluate patient health status and identify clinical concerns.
  • Formulate diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within professional scope of practice.
  • Order, perform, and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic tests; integrate results into clinical decision-making.
  • Prescribe medications according to Ohio licensure and organizational protocols and provide related patient education.
  • Coordinate specialty referrals and exchange clinical information with physicians, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and care coordinators.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record and participate in quality-improvement and population-health activities.

Day-to-day work centers on independent clinical evaluation, treatment planning, and team-based coordination of care for patients served by the health center.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must qualify through either the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pathway and meet the applicable Ohio licensure, professional certification, and credentialing requirements for their respective discipline. Clinical competence in outpatient primary care is important, while previous experience in an FQHC or community health environment is preferred.

Nurse Practitioner Pathway
Graduation from an accredited NP program; current Ohio RN license and APRN authorization; national board certification (ANCC or equivalent); prescriptive authority and DEA registration as required; current BLS
Physician Assistant Pathway
Master’s degree from an ARC-PA-accredited program; current unrestricted Ohio PA license; NCCPA certification; prescriptive authority as required; current BLS
Core Clinical Skills
Demonstrated competence in patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education
Preferred Background
Prior outpatient primary care, FQHC, safety-net, or underserved-population experience
EHR Experience
Familiarity with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system preferred
Credentialing
Ability to complete Care Alliance credentialing and privileging requirements

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a published annual salary range adjusted according to experience, together with a standard package of time-off and insurance benefits for eligible employees.

  • Compensation: $105,000–$120,000 per year, commensurate with experience
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer matching contributions of up to 7%

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Primary Environment Outpatient clinic and administrative settings with regular patient and interdisciplinary team contact
Site Flexibility Providers may move between departments and Care Alliance locations to support quality, safety, and population-health initiatives
Shift Specifics Exact daily hours, weekend coverage, and on-call expectations are not detailed in the available posting

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The position serves medically underserved individuals and community members in Cleveland, including people experiencing homelessness and veterans. Care is delivered within a safety-net healthcare environment designed to address medical needs alongside social and practical barriers that can limit access to consistent healthcare services.

Primary Groups Medically underserved community members, individuals experiencing homelessness, and veterans
Access Barriers Financial, social, transportation, and other obstacles to accessing healthcare
Care Context Outpatient primary care within clinic and community outreach settings
Clinical Complexity Preventive healthcare, acute medical concerns, and ongoing chronic disease management

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work concentrates on comprehensive primary medical care that spans prevention, acute illness management, and longitudinal chronic-disease support inside a safety-net FQHC.

Preventive Services Age-appropriate health screenings, immunizations, and routine health-maintenance visits
Acute & Chronic Care Evaluation and ongoing management of common acute conditions and chronic medical problems
Diagnostics & Prescribing Laboratory and diagnostic test interpretation integrated with medication management
Care Continuity Linkage to specialty services and internal Care Alliance programs when patient needs exceed primary-care scope

Role Highlights

This Advanced Practice Provider position offers a clinical role within Care Alliance Health Center's community-based FQHC network, where primary care is connected to a broader range of medical and support services. The practice environment combines established outpatient operations with programs designed to address healthcare access challenges across Cleveland.

  • Work within an established Federally Qualified Health Center serving as part of Cleveland's community-based safety-net healthcare system.
  • Practice in an organization that connects primary medical care with behavioral health, dental services, pharmacy, and substance-use treatment.
  • Be part of a multi-location clinical network that includes St. Clair, Central, and Stokes clinics, along with community outreach sites.
  • Collaborate across medical, nursing, behavioral health, and care coordination functions to support continuity between different areas of patient care.
  • Contribute to a healthcare delivery model focused on reducing access barriers for individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and other medically underserved Cleveland residents.

About Care Alliance Health Center

Care Alliance Health Center began in 1985 as one of the original Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care for the Homeless projects and became an independent nonprofit organization in 1993. Today it operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to people experiencing homelessness, public-housing residents, and other underserved Cleveland residents through multiple clinic sites and community outreach.

Organization Type Federally Qualified Health Center / Nonprofit
Founded 1985 (Cleveland Health Care for the Homeless); named Care Alliance in 1993
Core Services Primary medical care, dental care, behavioral health, pharmacy, HIV services, substance-use treatment, clinical outreach
Clinic Network St. Clair, Central, and Stokes clinics plus community outreach locations in Cleveland
Mission Emphasis Accessible, compassionate healthcare for individuals and communities that face barriers to care

Frequently Asked Questions

Is previous FQHC or underserved-population experience required?
No minimum years of experience are stated. Demonstrated clinical competence is required; prior outpatient primary-care, FQHC, or safety-net experience is preferred.
Will the role involve only clinic-based care or also community outreach?
Primary work occurs in outpatient clinics, yet providers may travel between Care Alliance sites, including shelters and housing locations, to support quality and population-health activities.
Which electronic health record system is used?
Experience with Epic or a comparable EHR is preferred. The posting does not name a mandatory platform.
Can both Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants apply?
Yes. Candidates may enter through either pathway provided they satisfy the corresponding Ohio licensure, certification, and credentialing requirements.
What supervision or collaborative arrangements apply?
Nurse Practitioners must meet Ohio APRN requirements, including any standard care arrangement. Physician Assistants must comply with Ohio State Medical Board rules for physician supervision and delegated practice.
How does the organization address social determinants of health?
Care Alliance integrates primary care with behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and outreach services and maintains programs specifically oriented to individuals experiencing homelessness and other medically underserved groups.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Cleveland, OH

Care Alliance Health Center offers a full-time Primary Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position in Cleveland, Ohio, within an established Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Unlike conventional single-specialty outpatient practices, this community health environment connects primary medical care with behavioral health, dental services, pharmacy support, and programs addressing healthcare access barriers. The position is part of a broader safety-net healthcare network serving individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, and other underserved community members. Its clinical setting extends beyond traditional office-based appointments through coordination with multiple Care Alliance locations and community outreach programs. This opportunity is particularly relevant to advanced practice providers interested in community-oriented primary care and integrated healthcare delivery in Northeast Ohio.

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