APP Orthopedic Surgery Hand/UE/UKHC

Job Title
APP Orthopedic Surgery Hand/UE/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE56038

Working Title
APP Orthopedic Surgery Hand/UE/UKHC

Department Name
MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
15

Salary Range
$120,742-175,167/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

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

sitting and/or standing for extended periods; lifting or pushing up to 25 pounds

Shift

Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm (or until end of clinical duties)

Job Summary

The APP Orthopedic Surgery Hand/UE (APP) works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the orthopedic surgery hand/UE surgical management team. This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge. The APP is integral in the operating room in collaboration with the attending surgeon. In some service lines the APP may perform the pre, intra op, post op and follow up care. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

Qualifications
Current NCCPA certification and state licensure (or eligibility) preferred.
Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred, but motivated new graduates will be considered.
Strong interest in caring for athletes and contributing to clinical research.
Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?
Work with nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons and a team dedicated to sports medicine excellence. Direct involvement in the care of professional and collegiate athletes. Opportunities for academic growth and research publication. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

This position will support the orthopedic Surgery Hand/UE Surgical Management teams at UKHC Campus and Off Campus at Turfland Clinic in Lexington, KY.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

N/A

Deadline to Apply
10/12/2026

Our University Community

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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.