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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine PRN - Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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What they do
An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$102,231 / year median in Kentucky
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Practice address: 400 Ring Road Ste 148 Elizabethtown, Ky. 42701 PRN- 2-4 shifts per month to cover ATO Average 20-30 patients per shift Typical hours 8 am- 430 pm Staff of 1 MD and 2 APCs per day Previous provider experience in Occ Health or Urgent Care is required Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required Bachelor's degree and successful completion of accredited APC program. Terminal degree in APC field preferred. National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APC. Must maintain national certification. Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability. Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. BCLS required through the American Heart Association. ACLS as required for position Job Summary The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC reflects the mission, vision, and values of BHMG adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients, manages health care systems and influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, theory-based practice. The APC is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of the physician led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges. Incentive Overview Competitive compensation and benefits package CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided Generous time off Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising PSLF Eligible Employer APC Mentorship Pathway for growth and development EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX About Baptist Health Medical Group Baptist Health ranks in 150 top places to work in healthcare, according to Becker's Hospital Review Multispecialty physician-led medical group 8 hospitals with over 1,700 providers, including 850 physicians and more than 750 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams Physician leadership councils Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes. About Baptist Health Hardin Hospital Baptist Health Hardin employs over 2,850 staff and has more than 40 locations providing clinic and diagnostic services. The hospital is a 300 bed regional facility. The service area of ten (10) counties serves a combined population of over 450,000 in Central Kentucky. The location is 40 miles south of Louisville on Interstate 65. The hospital is the 12th largest in the state, with the second busiest Emergency Department. The Baptist Health Hardin medical staff is comprised of over 450 physicians / providers representing 32 specialties. About Elizabethtown Fastest growing community in the state of Kentucky with great public schools, dining, and entertainment options. Baptist Health Hardin serves Hardin County and nine surrounding counties totaling 450,000 residents. Ford Motor Company is building two electric battery plants, creating 5,000 new jobs, and is the single largest economic investment in the history of the state of Kentucky. The first plant is expected to open in 2025, with the second following in 2026. Kentucky's largest cities, Louisville and Lexington, are within a short drive of E-town. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport offers flights to 30+ destinations nonstop and 460+ places with just one stop. Elizabethtown's cost of living index is lower than the national average. Opportunities to enjoy nature abound in and around Elizabethtown, with numerous accessible and well-maintained parks, nature preserves, and hiking/ biking trails. Click here for more information about Elizabethtown, KY.