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The University of Kentucky

APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC

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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

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APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title APP Neurology Inpatient/UKHC Requisition Number RE55738 Working Title Department Name MG350: Neurology Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 15 Salary Range $105,000-177,952/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ( ACNP ) certification within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) Physical Requirements Sitting, standing, some lifting Shift Monday through Sunday on a rotating basis Job Summary The neurology inpatient Advanced Practice Provider functions within the acute and critical care hospital setting and works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions in the inpatient setting managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients related to neurological diagnoses. The APP is generally on a service aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care from step down to discharge. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

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/ Abilities N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience N/A Deadline to Apply 09/10/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.) Yes No

• For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire? Yes No I am a Physician Assistant Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Optional Documents