APP UHS Occupational Medicine/UKHC

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

1 yr

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Sitting, standing, walking. May lift <50 lbs

Days

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) UHS Occupational Medicine works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team in the University Health Service environment.

The APP plays a key role in supporting employee health compliance in accordance with regulatory standards and internal policies. Conduct and provide clinical guidance with occupational and work-related medical evaluations. Participate in the care of worker’s compensation patients and participate in on-call duties including the initial management of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other biological hazards.

The APP needs to have a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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 training.

N/A

Experience or prior training in Occupational Medicine, Public Health, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care or a related field

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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 background check and/or drug screen.