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Permanent
Full time
Surgery - General Physician Assistant
UKHC (University of KY Healthcare)
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 1 day ago
AI overview
UKHC seeks a Physician Assistant for its Trauma/General Surgery ICU team in Lexington, KY. The role involves managing critically and acutely ill adults within the ICU and progressive care units, serving as an intensive care resource for the healthcare system. Responsibilities include day-to-day patient management and potentially outpatient follow-up.
The Trauma/Gen Surgery ICU APP works within the adult ICU /progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults in the ICU and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.
The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care in the ICU . In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.
The APP demonstrates an advanced level of
medical and nursing knowledge
clinical and technical competency
sound clinical judgment
professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills
timely and compliant documentation,
and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care in the ICU . In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.
The APP demonstrates an advanced level of
medical and nursing knowledge
clinical and technical competency
sound clinical judgment
professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills
timely and compliant documentation,
and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.
SectorHealthcare & Medical
ContractPermanent
Work typeFull time
Posted1 day ago