Stanford Health Care
Advanced Practice Provider (APP: NP/PA) Fellowship - Orthopedics - In/Outpatient
Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Advanced Practice Provider (APP: NP/PA) Fellowship – Orthopedics (In/Outpatient)
Stanford Health Care (SHC) invites applications for the 2026–2027 APP Fellowship Program. The 12‑month fellowship prepares newly graduated APPs for transition to practice and specialty competencies.
Key Information
Full‑time (1.0 FTE)
Day‑shift, 08‑hour hours
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Application deadline: February 15 2026
Program Overview The APP Fellowship provides didactic and practice‑based learning in inpatient and outpatient orthopedics. Fellows work under supervision of physicians and complete academic and clinical assignments, including a performance or research project suitable for publication.
What You Will Do
Provide routine care, diagnoses, and management of acute and chronic orthopedic problems under physician supervision.
Consult physicians with tasks beyond your competence and refer cases appropriately.
Complete a performance or research project to be presented or published.
Attend local, regional, and national APP society meetings and educational events.
Participate in periodic evaluations, including exams, simulations, and reflective assignments.
Fulfill all educational assignments by their deadlines.
Conduct evidence‑based practice and advance quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate patient care, including admissions, discharges, and investigational study enrollment as directed.
Assist operating‑room activities following demonstrated competency.
Required Experience
Graduation from an accredited APP graduate program with less than one year of advanced practice experience.
Two professional letters of recommendation (academic and clinical).
Unofficial transcript from the graduate program, Curriculum Vitae, and essays answering the five prompts listed below.
Essay prompts (must answer all five):
Statement of interest in APP fellowship in cancer care and why you choose the specialty.
Example of a significant patient/family impact.
Use of evidence (journal articles, agency data) to change practice.
Example of managing multiple tasks.
Where you learned about this position.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioners:
Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited institution.
CA Registered Nurse (RN) license.
National NP certification (AANP, ANCC, or equivalent).
BLS, DEA number, NP furnishing number, and active NP credential in CA.
Physician Assistants:
Active CA PA license.
BLS and DEA number.
NCCPA board certification at hire and during employment.
Commitment to Diversity & EEO Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, and disability status. Refer to the EEO statement on the SHC website for details.
Compensation Annual salary range for this fellowship is approximately $89–$118 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation is determined by internal equity, education, specialty, and training.
Important Notes Only one position is available. The role is a fixed one‑year term. The fellowship is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The partnership requires collaboration across Stanford Hospital and Clinics and the Stanford Medical Executive Committee.
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Key Information
Full‑time (1.0 FTE)
Day‑shift, 08‑hour hours
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Application deadline: February 15 2026
Program Overview The APP Fellowship provides didactic and practice‑based learning in inpatient and outpatient orthopedics. Fellows work under supervision of physicians and complete academic and clinical assignments, including a performance or research project suitable for publication.
What You Will Do
Provide routine care, diagnoses, and management of acute and chronic orthopedic problems under physician supervision.
Consult physicians with tasks beyond your competence and refer cases appropriately.
Complete a performance or research project to be presented or published.
Attend local, regional, and national APP society meetings and educational events.
Participate in periodic evaluations, including exams, simulations, and reflective assignments.
Fulfill all educational assignments by their deadlines.
Conduct evidence‑based practice and advance quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate patient care, including admissions, discharges, and investigational study enrollment as directed.
Assist operating‑room activities following demonstrated competency.
Required Experience
Graduation from an accredited APP graduate program with less than one year of advanced practice experience.
Two professional letters of recommendation (academic and clinical).
Unofficial transcript from the graduate program, Curriculum Vitae, and essays answering the five prompts listed below.
Essay prompts (must answer all five):
Statement of interest in APP fellowship in cancer care and why you choose the specialty.
Example of a significant patient/family impact.
Use of evidence (journal articles, agency data) to change practice.
Example of managing multiple tasks.
Where you learned about this position.
Qualifications
Nurse Practitioners:
Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited institution.
CA Registered Nurse (RN) license.
National NP certification (AANP, ANCC, or equivalent).
BLS, DEA number, NP furnishing number, and active NP credential in CA.
Physician Assistants:
Active CA PA license.
BLS and DEA number.
NCCPA board certification at hire and during employment.
Commitment to Diversity & EEO Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin, and disability status. Refer to the EEO statement on the SHC website for details.
Compensation Annual salary range for this fellowship is approximately $89–$118 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Final compensation is determined by internal equity, education, specialty, and training.
Important Notes Only one position is available. The role is a fixed one‑year term. The fellowship is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The partnership requires collaboration across Stanford Hospital and Clinics and the Stanford Medical Executive Committee.
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