APP II, Primary Care

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for practicing medicine with physician supervision, conducting examinations, and providing diagnostic and therapeutic services across primary care and surgical specialties. Exercises autonomy in medical decision making and manages patient care in collaboration with supervising physicians. Enhances and advances the roles of advanced practice providers through recruitment, retention, credentialing, and professional development initiatives. Serves as a resource for orientation, regulation, policy, and liaison activities between advanced practice teams and leadership. Supports education, research, and administrative functions to contribute to the success of the health system.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patient status through interviews, chart reviews, and physical examinations.

• Orders and interprets laboratory, diagnostic, and therapeutic tests.

• Develops and implements treatment plans, including prescribing medications and procedures.

• Educates patients and families on medications, treatments, health promotion, and illness prevention.

• Documents clinical activities promptly and accurately in medical records.

• Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care.

• Provides leadership, mentoring, and support to advanced practice providers.

• Participates in quality assurance, peer review, and staff education activities.

• Enhances operational effectiveness and contributes to strategic planning and patient-centered practices.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Master’s degree in a nurse practitioner program, physician assistant program, or a related field

Experience Requirement

3+ years of experience in a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), Basic Life Support (BLS)

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Department:

Ironton Family Care

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

912 Park Avenue

City, State:

Ironton, Ohio