APRN/ Physician Assistant - Lexington Cardiology

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an APRN/PA to join the Cardiology Electrophysiology Team in a full-time role serving both clinic and hospital patients in Kentucky. The position requires autonomous practice within a physician-led team and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s in APC, national certification, and current KY APC license; BCLS and ACLS are required. Experience in cardiology is preferred."

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and completion of accredited APC program.
• Terminal degree in APC preferred.
• National certification from the appropriate national certifying agency for the APC.
• Must maintain national certification.
• Current valid and unrestricted license to practice as an APC in Kentucky.
• BCLS required through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS as required for position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of a physician-led team in accordance with state law and privileges.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice and professional accountability.

Education

Bachelor's degree in APC

Terminal degree in APC

National certification

Licensed to practice APC in KY

BCLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS as required

Job description

Summary

This position will work both clinic and hospital
Full-time position; approximately one weekend every two months
Experience in cardiology required, electrophysiology preferred

Job Description:

Lexington Cardiology Cardiac Electrophysiology Team

This position will work both clinic and hospital

Full-time position; approximately one weekend every two months

Experience in cardiology required, electrophysiology preferred

Job Summary (APRN or PA)

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APRN/PA 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 APRN/PA 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 APRN/PA 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

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.