NP/PA: Advanced Clinical Role with Growth & CME

Baptist Health; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Tail coverage (malpractice insurance)

Generous time off

Loan repayment advising

PSLF eligible

Mentorship pathway

EPIC EHR integration

DAX technology

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC reflects the mission, values, and compliance standards of BHMG, and complies with all policies and regulations. The APC provides direct patient care as part of a physician-led team, operates autonomously within state law and privileges, and collaborates with other health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

The APC role emphasizes clinical reasoning, research-based practice, and professional collaboration to influence health care

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the physician-led team in accordance with State Law and approved Medical Staff privileges.
• Autonomous APC functions and collaboration with other health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
• Influence health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and theory-based practice.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

APC program completion

National certification in APC

License to practice as APC in Kentucky

BCLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS as required for position

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC reflects the mission, values, and compliance standards of BHMG, and complies with all policies and regulations. The APC provides direct patient care as part of a physician-led team, operates autonomously within state law and privileges, and collaborates with other health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.

The APC role emphasizes clinical reasoning, research-based practice, and professional collaboration to influence health care