Acute Care Physician Assistant

Join Our Lexington, Kentucky Team as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant – A Role Designed for You

Join a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As a Nocturnist Physician Assistant, you’ll work alongside trusted colleagues to deliver exceptional care and help shape outcomes that matter for patients and the community.

We are hiring for a nocturnist APP position. A nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit, established team of 20 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers (APPs), supported by 2 clinical performance nurses at St. Joseph Hospital.
• Work alongside a culturally diverse team with a balanced mix of experienced providers and new graduates.
• Collaborate closely with hospital administration, participating in committees and projects to improve hospital operations and patient care.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with regular touch bases and social gatherings outside the hospital to foster team cohesion.

Qualifications:

• Physician assistant board certification is required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

• Enjoy a flexible schedule that balances work and personal life. Most prioritize family or outdoor time and support each other by covering shifts when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage complex cases in a semi-open ICU with 24-hour intensivist coverage.
• Perform procedures as per your privileges (procedures are not required).
• Participate in team huddles at least 3 times a week and a monthly all-staff meeting to stay connected with practice updates, hospital-related topics, and developments within Sound Physicians.
• Attend monthly educational CME meetings and hospital-wide hospital medicine committee meetings.
• Collaborate with Hospitalist APPs, who independently manage pre-op patients in a clinical setting, with support from supervising physicians and staff.

Living and Working in Lexington:

• Lexington, Kentucky offers a charming blend of Southern hospitality and a vibrant cultural scene, making it an inviting place to call home. Known for its picturesque horse farms and rich history, moving to Lexington provides an opportunity to embrace a unique combination of tradition and modern living.
• As a community-minded team, we actively contribute to making Lexington thrive within the hospital and our local neighborhoods.
• We emphasize growth and development, supporting teammates in advancing their careers locally or across our medical group while promoting professional and community impact.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation package with additional bonuses.
• $30,000 commencement bonus.