Advanced Practice Provider Jobs

Position Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is to provide initial care and treatment to patients with physician supervision and in accordance with established regulations, privileges, and protocols, the practice of the Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner includes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases for patients of all ages.

Education:
Completion of an accredited Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program (APP).

Experience:
As required for Physician’s Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Certifications.

Licensure/Certification:
Certification by the Kentucky State Board of Medical Licensure and in good standing with the KBN required. In addition, the following certifications are required:
BLS AHA-ACLS ATLS PALS ALSO NRP
Physical/Work Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients and visitors. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and be on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods of time.

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.