Physician Assistant/Residency

Job Title
Physician Assistant/Residency


Requisition Number
RE51147


Working Title
Physician Assistant Resident


Department Name
7N660:Physician Assistant Studies


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
47


Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MS in Physician Assistant Studies



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

0 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Physician Assistant



Physical Requirements

Some lifting as needed in moving patients. Standing on feet several hours for long cases.



Shift

60-80 hours per week, with night call, weekend and holiday coverage.



Job Summary

The College of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant (PA) resident works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

Will function as a provider on the team and see patients and follow the patient in the hospital and outpatient follow-up after discharge. The PA should have a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe, quality care.

The PA demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge and critical thinking, 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.

Multiple positions available.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
08/10/2025


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