NP/PA: Independent, Physician-Led Care Team

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage provided

Generous time off

Student loan debt repayment advising

PSLF eligible employer

APC mentorship pathway

EPIC (Gold Star 9 level) EHR system

Job summary

The Baptist Health Medical Group APC role aligns with the organization’s mission and ethics, requiring ongoing compliance with policies and professional standards. The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care, applying clinical reasoning, research, and guideline-based practice within the physician-led team.

The APC is responsible for direct patient care under approved Medical Staff privileges in

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.
• 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

• The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with other health professionals to provide high quality, cost effective care to patients.
• The APC manages health care systems and influences health care decision-making through expert clinical reasoning, research, and 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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accredited APC program

Terminal degree preferred

National certification

Medical licensure kept current

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

The Baptist Health Medical Group APC role aligns with the organization’s mission and ethics, requiring ongoing compliance with policies and professional standards. The APC functions autonomously and collaborates with physicians and other clinicians to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective patient care, applying clinical reasoning, research, and guideline-based practice within the physician-led team.

The APC is responsible for direct patient care under approved Medical Staff privileges in