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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Occupational Medicine - PRN - Richmond, 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
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 Richmond About Richmond Richmond is the sixth largest city in Kentucky with a population of about 35,000 residents. You are able to enjoy suburban life in a charming college town, home to Eastern Kentucky University, with a great school system. You will get the benefits of a small community, while having access to the city: 20 minutes from Lexington and 1 hour from Louisville. You can boat on Laurel Lake and attend a UK basketball game within the same afternoon. In the heart of Kentucky and on the heels of Appalachian region, you will have Keeneland, Red River Gorge, the Bourbon Trail, and all things Kentucky in your backyard. Richmond, Kentucky is a place you must see for yourself! Click here to learn more about Richmond, KY.