Inpatient Plastic Surgery APP (Hand Surgery) – M–F

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Plastic Surgery APP (APRN or PA-C) to join a multidisciplinary team. The APP will manage patient care from consults through discharge, with emphasis on hand surgery, and will work closely with attending surgeons, residents, and other APPs.

Strong clinical skills and evidence-based practice are essential. The position requires the appropriate APRN or PA-C license or eligibility in Kentucky, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 40-hour workweek in Lexington.

Qualifications

• APRN or PA-C licensure or eligibility in Kentucky.
• Strong clinical and hands-on skills with evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient care from consultation to discharge within hand surgery.
• Collaborate with attending, residents and other APPs in plastic surgery.
• Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation and professional development.

Skills

APRN/PA-C collaboration

Clinical documentation

Evidence‑based practice

Team integration

Education

MSN (Nurse Practitioner)

BS (Physician Assistant)

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Plastic Surgery APP (APRN or PA-C) to join a multidisciplinary team. The APP will manage patient care from consults through discharge, with emphasis on hand surgery, and will work closely with attending surgeons, residents, and other APPs.

Strong clinical skills and evidence-based practice are essential. The position requires the appropriate APRN or PA-C license or eligibility in Kentucky, with a Monday–Friday schedule and a 40-hour workweek in Lexington.