Physician Assistant

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides initial care and treatment to patients with physician supervision and by established regulations, privileges, and protocols, the practice of the Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner includes health promotion and maintenance, disease prevention, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases for patients of all ages.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Treats patients in a diligent, knowledgeable, and skillful manner in accordance with currently acceptable standards of practice in the APP's professional specialty, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and accrediting body standards.
• Functions within the scope of practice as directed and supervised by their supervisory physician and/or alternate supervisory physicians.
• Consults with the Hospital's medical staff concerning matters beyond professional ability.
• Assists in the training and education of students, nurses, and paramedical personnel in matters within APP's professional specialty.
• Stays current and complies with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains membership in good standing as applicable on the Medical Staff of SCH, maintains unrestricted licensure or certification to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and shall comply with the constitution, bylaws, policies and procedures, and rules and regulations promulgated by the Medical Staff of SCH.

Education:

Completion of an accredited Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Program (APP).

Experience:

As required for Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner Certifications.

Licensure/Certification:

Certification by the Kentucky State Board of Medical Licensure