Baptist Health

APRN/Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery - Lexington, KY

Baptist Health • $90K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and completion of accredited APC program; terminal degree preferred.
  • National certification from the appropriate certifying agency.
  • Maintenance of national certification is required.
  • Eligibility for professional liability insurance is mandatory.
  • Current, unrestricted APC license in Kentucky is necessary.
  • BCLS certification through the American Heart Association required.
  • ACLS certification as per job requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Function autonomously while collaborating with health professionals.
  • Provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care.
  • Manage healthcare systems and influence decision-making.
  • Utilize expert clinical reasoning in practice.
  • Conduct research and apply theory-based practices.
  • Deliver direct patient care in alignment with physician-led teams.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment focused on clinical excellence and innovation.
  • Opportunity for teamwork within a mid-level professional setting.
  • Involvement in advanced healthcare delivery systems.
Full Job Description

Summary

Working in the office along other mid-levels with CT Surgeons seeing patients for Cardiac, Thoracic, & Vascular diagnosis.

Job Description:

Job Summary

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
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!

About Baptist Health

Baptist Health is a healthcare organization that operates hospitals, urgent care centers, and outpatient facilities in Florida. The organization was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida. Baptist Health provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and women's health. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence. Baptist Health is also involved in various community outreach programs and initiatives to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
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