PA, General Surgery - Trauma ICU Nights

Updated 12/04/25
$95,000 – $185,000 yearly
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-General
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Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description The night shift Trauma/Gen Surgery ICU APP works within the adult ICU/progressive care/acute care areas and is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions primarily managing critically and acutely ill adults in the ICU and serves as a resource throughout UKHC for intensive care interventions.

The APP is generally on a service-aligned team and manages the day-to-day patient care in the ICU. In some instances, the APP may have responsibilities for this same patient population as they return for follow-up in the outpatient setting. The APP has a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and education and is responsible for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of
medical and nursing knowledge
clinical and technical competency
sound clinical judgment
professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills
timely and compliant documentation,

and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation.

Qualifications

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Working Hours

Six shifts from 6 PM – 8 AM per biweekly pay period
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