University of Kentucky

APP Thyroid Oncology/UKHC

University of Kentucky$106K — $156K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants required
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) certification required
  • No prior experience necessary
  • Strong foundation in evidence-based practice expected
  • Ability to manage care for acute and chronically ill patients

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
  • Manage outpatient care for thyroid oncology patients
  • Provide consultative support in inpatient settings when needed
  • Ensure high standards of safe quality care
  • Engage in ongoing professional development and competency validation
  • Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and advanced medical knowledge

Benefits

  • Full-time position with potential for varied shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
  • Opportunity to work within a specialized team in thyroid oncology
  • Access to a multidisciplinary health care collaboration
  • Focus on professional development within the role
  • Engagement in a cutting-edge area of oncology care
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
APP Thyroid Oncology/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55375

Working Title
APP Thyroid Oncology/UKHC

Department Name
MG31E:IM-ENDOCRINOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
14

Salary Range
$106,780-156,062/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

Standing, lifting up to 10 lbs

Shift

Days, possible evenings and weekends

Job Summary

The APP Thyroid Oncology functioning within the ambulatory thyroid oncology setting works in collaboration with, and is an integral member of, a multidisciplinary health care team.

The APP functions primarily in the clinic managing the care of acute and chronically ill patients of this specific population or with related diseases. The APP is generally service aligned team and manages the care of the outpatient with the team. In some instances the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population in the consultative inpatient setting or serves a resource for the inpatient care team. 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 and nursing 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply
09/04/2026

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