Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Vascular Surgery - Paducah, Kentucky

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Job Summary

Practice address: 2603 Kentucky Ave. Suite 105 Paducah, Ky 42003

Established group of2 Surgeons and 2 APCs

Monday-Friday 8:30 -3:30 PM

15-18 patients per day

Some inpatient rounding/consults and call required

Prior experience with Peripheral Artery Disease, Aortic Aneurysms, Carotid Stenosis, etc. Strong collaboration skills with Vascular Surgeons, Radiology/Radiologist, OR Staff. Candidate should have Excellent patient communication

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.

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

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