Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Podiatry - Paducah, Kentucky
About The Position
Job Summary Practice address: 2605 Kentucky Ave., Med Park 3 Suite 304 Paducah, KY 42003 Full time Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30 Procedures consist of but not limited to nail care and injections Older adults (65+) are a primary demographic, often managing chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and circulatory issues that affect foot health. They also manage pts with Plantar fasciitis (heel pain) Ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, Bunions, hammertoes, Achilles tendonitis, Fungal infections like athlete’s foot. Some rounding in hospital and travel to outreach clinic 1-2 times a month Average 15-20 patients a day Ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills who can work independently while being a strong team player 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited APC program
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Terminal degree in APC field preferred.
- excellent interpersonal skills
- strong team player
Responsibilities
- nail care
- injections
- rounding in hospital
- travel to outreach clinic
- direct patient care
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Job Type
Full-time
