APP Pediatric Developmental/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	APP Pediatric Developmental/UKHC
Requisition Number	RE46089
Working Title	APP - UK Developmental Pediatrics Clinic
Department Name	MG340: Funds Flow Pediatrics
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	14
Salary Range	$81,328-156,062/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification	Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
Physical Requirements	The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.
Shift	Monday – Friday; Clinic 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Job Summary	This position is located off-campus in Lexington, KY at UKHC KCH Richmond Road. As an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in the UK Developmental Pediatrics Clinic, you will be critical in diagnosing and treating neurodevelopmental disorders in children and youth. Your primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive evaluations to identify these disorders, creating and executing tailored treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices, and prescribing medication while monitoring its effectiveness. Collaborating closely with other pediatric and mental health providers, you’ll ensure coordinated care for patients and educate them and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and strategies for self-care. You will be responsible for documenting patient progress, conducting follow-up appointments to evaluate treatment success, and making necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Your practice will be governed by strict adherence to legal and ethical guidelines to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with regulations and standards. Within the UK multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will manage patient care in the clinic and potentially engage in outpatient testing groups, case management, and social work teams, contributing to a comprehensive approach to patient health. Your position demands a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education, a commitment to providing a safe and quality care environment, and a focus on professional development and competency.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification preferred
Deadline to Apply	07/07/2024
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you hold a current certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?
   • Yes
   • No
   • I am a Physician Assistant
3. * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience providing medical care oversight in a pediatrics setting.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
4. * Please indicate your paid employment experience when you were responsible for providing medical care to children with behavioral disorders.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 2 years
   • More than 2 years, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
5. * Please choose the answer that best describes your experience in pediatrics.
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years
6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • HospitalCareers.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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