APP Gastroenterology/UKHC

Job Title
APP Gastroenterology/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE51597


Working Title
APP Gastroenterology - Outpatient


Department Name
MG31D:IM-DIGESTIVE


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

Day shift.



Job Summary

The APP Gastroenterology works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team to provide GI consultation and management of outpatients through the UKHC system.

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) functions as a member of the GI practice and functions as the expert to assist with chronic and acute conditions within the outpatient setting.

The APP will perform the coordination of care for outpatients in the ambulatory setting in the KY Clinic. The APP will subspecialize in General Gastroenterological disease states within the GI Division. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The APP demonstrates an advanced level of medical and/or 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.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
09/18/2025


Our University Community

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.