Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - General Surgery - Louisville, Kentucky

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Generous time off

Student loan debt repayment advising

EPIC (Electronic Health Record)

Advanced technology including DAX

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC role in Louisville, KY provides direct patient care in an inpatient hospital setting as part of a physician-led team. The position offers weekend-focused coverage with three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts and requires Acute Care certifications or willingness to obtain them within four years of hire.

APRNs must have Acute Care certification or pursue it after hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited APC program.
• National certification for APC and ongoing maintenance.
• Current valid and unrestricted APC license in Kentucky.
• BCLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• ACLS as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care as part of the physician-led team in accordance with state law and approved Medical Staff privileges.
• Collaborate with other health professionals to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care within an inpatient hospital setting.
• Support ACS call group coverage and weekend scheduling requirements.
• Maintain certification and licensure; participate in ongoing professional development.

Education

Bachelor's degree & accredited APC program

National certification for APC

Maintain national certification

Kentucky APC license (current)

BCLS certification (American Heart Association)

ACLS certification (as required)

Job description

Position Details

• Full-time, weekend-focused position
• Schedule options:
  • Three 12-hour shifts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
  • Four 10-hour shifts: Friday through Monday
• Inpatient hospital-based position
• Provide coverage for the ACS call group
• No surgical responsibilities
• Open to new graduate Physician Assistants and APRNs
• APRNs must be Acute Care certified or willing to obtain Acute Care certification within four years of hire

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

Job Summary

The Baptist Health Medical Group (BHMG) APC 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 APC 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 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.

Incentive Overview

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• CME allowance and malpractice insurance/tail coverage provided
• Generous time off
• Complimentary Professional Student Loan Debt Repayment Advising
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• APC Mentorship Pathway for growth and development
• EPIC (Gold Star 9 level)- electronic health record system integrated throughout all hospital and practice locations
• Advanced Technology capabilities including DAX

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group has earned 2025-2026 Bronze-level recognition from the American Medical Association Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program for its commitment to reducing burnout and helping physicians and patients thrive.

• Multispecialty physician-led medical group
• 8 hospitals with over 1,700 providers, including 850 physicians and more than 750 advanced practice clinicians representing primary care and 78 specialties
• Comprehensive administrative and operations support teams
• Physician leadership councils
• Top 10% in the country for quality clinical outcomes.

About Baptist Health Louisville

Baptist Health Louisville is a 519-bed tertiary-care hospital located in the heart of St. Matthews. The all-private room hospital provides virtually all inpatient services with the exception of transplantation and burn care.

The hospital’s emergency services include special teams for heart attack and stroke care. Cancer services include two freestanding radiation centers and the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center, which also offers a cancer resource center and a multidisciplinary lung care clinic. Special services include women’s health, labor and delivery, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone-density scanning for osteoporosis. Other areas of expertise include orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular services, wound care, behavioral health, occupational health, acute rehabilitation, and in-home care provided by Baptist Health Home Care.

Baptist Health Louisville has twice achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.

About Louisville

• Kentucky's largest metro area with a population of 1 million+ located on the Ohio River
• Home of the Kentucky Derby- "the most exciting two minutes in sports".
• Climate - mild four-season climate with average temperatures of 79 in July and 35 in January
• Cost of living is consistently below the national average, with housing costs 76% of national averages..
• Louisville, KY is within a day's drive of more than 50% of the U.S. population.
• The city landed on over 35 "Best Of" lists in the year 2021
• Ranked #5 on the Top 10 New Brainpower Cities in America
• National Geographiclisted Louisville in the Top 10 Food Cities;Zagatcalled it one of America's Next Hot Food Cities
• CNBC: Reported that Louisvilleis one of the top 15 cities in the country attracting the most millennials in 2018
• one of the country's most extensive park systems and a world-renowned arts scene. Louisville has 122 parks that span more than 14,000 acres, including Waterfront Park on the banks of the Ohio River. The Louisville Loop will soon connect all the city’s parks by a paved walkway.

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HPSA Score: 20

EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056.