Bachelor's degree and completion of accredited APP program; terminal degree preferred.
National certification from the appropriate certifying agency required.
Must maintain national certification continuously.
Eligible for professional liability insurance at all times.
Current, valid, and unrestricted APP license in Kentucky.
BCLS certification required; ACLS as needed.
Responsibilities
Assist in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries alongside surgeons.
Conduct daily hospital rounds for patient management.
Admit and discharge patients from the hospital.
Perform patient consultations and take calls as needed.
Provide direct patient care as part of a physician-led team.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on high-quality patient care.
Opportunity for professional development and continuing education.
Autonomous practice with support from a physician-led team.
Engagement in health care decision-making and system management.
Full Job Description
Summary First assist in surgery performing cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeries with the surgeons. Making daily hospital rounds, admitting & discharging patients from hospital. Seeing consults, taking calls, & patient care. Job Description: Job Summary
The APP 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 APP 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 APP program. Terminal degree in APP field preferred.
National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the particular APP.
Must maintain national certification.
Eligible at all times to be insured for professional liability.
Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APP in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
ACLS as required for position
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.
