Physician Assistant/Residency

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePhysician Assistant/ResidencyRequisition NumberRE54994Working TitlePhysician Assistant ResidentDepartment Name7N660:Physician Assistant StudiesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level47Salary Range$58,302-96,179/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMS in Physician Assistant StudiesClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience0 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationCertified Physician AssistantPhysical RequirementsSome lifting as needed in moving patients. Standing on feet several hours for long cases.Shift60-80 hours per week, with night call, weekend and holiday coverage.Job SummaryThe 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to Apply07/09/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or are you eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Have you obtained a MSPAS (Master of Physician Assistant Studies) degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Have you completed or will you complete by date of hire an accredited Physician Assistant program?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

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