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Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Lexington, Kentucky

Baptist Health

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Certification From Appropriate National Certifying Agency For Particular APCMaintain National CertificationCurrent Valid And Unrestricted License To Practice As An APC In The Commonwealth Of KentuckyBCLS Through The American Heart AssociationACLS As Required For PositionBachelor's degree

Job overview

Baptist Health is hiring a Physician Assistant - Orthopedic Surgery - Lexington, Kentucky. The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients. This role manages health care systems and influences health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and 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.

Key focus areas include Provide high quality, cost effective care to patients, Manage health care systems, and Influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, theory-based practice.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, Accredited APC Program Completion, and National Certification APC.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeSuccessful Completion of Accredited APC ProgramTerminal Degree in APC FieldNational Certification From Appropriate National Certifying Agency for Particular APCMaintain National CertificationEligible to Be Insured for Professional LiabilityCurrent Valid and Unrestricted License to Practice as an APC in the Commonwealth of KentuckyBCLS Through the American Heart AssociationACLS as Required for Position

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

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.

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

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26098125

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