Master's degree in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners or Bachelor's degree for Physician Assistants
Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) license
No prior experience required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Willingness to work primarily Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with cognitive and memory concerns
Perform neurological and cognitive screenings
Formulate differential diagnoses and develop evidence-based care plans
Manage ongoing treatment and coordinate referrals
Educate patients and families about disease progression and care options
Contribute to clinical research or quality improvement initiatives
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
Benefits
Full-time position with a structured schedule
Opportunity to work in a specialized Memory Disorders clinic
Collaborative work environment with physicians and nursing staff
Engagement in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
Focus on compassionate care for individuals with cognitive impairments
Full Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title APP Neurology Ambulatory/UKHC
Requisition Number RE55057
Working Title APP Neurology Ambulatory
Department Name MG350: Neurology
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 14
Salary Range $99,535-156,062/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) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements
May lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, sitting or standing for long periods.
Shift
Primarily Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends depending on departmental needs
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the Memory Disorders clinic will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with cognitive and memory concerns.
Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and other interdisciplinary team members, the APP will conduct detailed patient assessments, perform neurological and cognitive screenings, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop evidence-based care plans.
Responsibilities include managing ongoing treatment, coordinating referrals, educating patients and families about disease progression and care options, and contributing to clinical research or quality improvement initiatives related to memory disorders.
The APP will play an integral role in optimizing patient outcomes and supporting the mission of providing compassionate, specialized care for individuals with memory and cognitive impairments.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
