APP Residency Infectious Disease/UKHC
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
Full-time
Health Care Provider
Posted on March 28, 2024
Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Residency Infectious Disease/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44189
Working Title
APP Resident
Department Name
MG315: Internal Medicine
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
13
Salary Range
$71,323-131,685/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) with appropriate certification
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift
Varied; includes days, nights and weekends.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider ( APP) Residency/Infectious Disease in the ambulatory and acute care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The Resident is generally service or MD aligned and works with a distinct patient population. On occasion the Resident may perform some coordination of inpatient care and outpatient follow-up after discharge. The APP Resident has a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The Resident demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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. The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking an APP HIV Fellow to add to its practice. Under the supervision of clinical mentors, the APP HIV Fellow is a 12-month position that will consist of precepted clinical practice, didactic teaching, and scholarly activity. As a member of the Division of Infectious Diseases the HIV APP Fellow, with mentor collaboration, will have the opportunity to manage highly complex and diverse populations including a combination of outpatient rotations with a smaller inpatient, general infectious diseases service, with a minimum of two continuity clinics per week. Outpatient rotation topics include, but are not limited to, viral hepatitis, addiction medicine, infections related to injection drug use, LGBTQI clinic experience, sexually transmitted infections, primary care for HIV, PEP/PrEP, hospice and palliative care, homeless/marginally housed populations, rural populations experience, mental health and public health/harm reduction. The Fellow will learn to collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care. The Fellow will be exposed to the APP role in contributing to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. As a learning member of a University Division, dedicated to excellence in medical education, the APP HIV Fellow will have access to many educational resources. The APP HIV Fellowship is designed to capture the interest of outstanding healthcare clinicians and provide the best education, giving them the experience necessary to pursue a career in HIV care and graduate from the program equipped to confidently care for patients with HIV and other associated conditions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/10/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 (*).
Required Documents
Posting Details
Job Title
APP Residency Infectious Disease/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE44189
Working Title
APP Resident
Department Name
MG315: Internal Medicine
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
13
Salary Range
$71,323-131,685/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) with appropriate certification
Physical Requirements
Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods. Lifting, pushing, pulling of objects up to 50 pounds.
Shift
Varied; includes days, nights and weekends.
Job Summary
The Advanced Practice Provider ( APP) Residency/Infectious Disease in the ambulatory and acute care setting works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The Resident is generally service or MD aligned and works with a distinct patient population. On occasion the Resident may perform some coordination of inpatient care and outpatient follow-up after discharge. The APP Resident has a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care. The Resident demonstrates an advanced level of medical 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. The Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky is seeking an APP HIV Fellow to add to its practice. Under the supervision of clinical mentors, the APP HIV Fellow is a 12-month position that will consist of precepted clinical practice, didactic teaching, and scholarly activity. As a member of the Division of Infectious Diseases the HIV APP Fellow, with mentor collaboration, will have the opportunity to manage highly complex and diverse populations including a combination of outpatient rotations with a smaller inpatient, general infectious diseases service, with a minimum of two continuity clinics per week. Outpatient rotation topics include, but are not limited to, viral hepatitis, addiction medicine, infections related to injection drug use, LGBTQI clinic experience, sexually transmitted infections, primary care for HIV, PEP/PrEP, hospice and palliative care, homeless/marginally housed populations, rural populations experience, mental health and public health/harm reduction. The Fellow will learn to collaborate, refer, and consult with department attending physicians, specialists, and other members of the health care team to deliver effective, efficient, safe, and high-quality care. The Fellow will be exposed to the APP role in contributing to organizational and departmental continuous performance and quality improvement projects. As a learning member of a University Division, dedicated to excellence in medical education, the APP HIV Fellow will have access to many educational resources. The APP HIV Fellowship is designed to capture the interest of outstanding healthcare clinicians and provide the best education, giving them the experience necessary to pursue a career in HIV care and graduate from the program equipped to confidently care for patients with HIV and other associated conditions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
04/10/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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 (*).
- * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Nurse Practitioner or eligible to obtain license within the next nine months, or are you currently certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or eligible to obtain certification within the next nine months? (In order to be eligible, applicant must have graduated from an accredited program or be scheduled to graduate within six months of the application.)
- Yes
- No
- * What strengths would you bring to the HIV/Vulnerable Patient Populations fellowship program?
(Open Ended Question) - * Why are you interested in pursuing the HIV/Vulnerable Patient Populations fellowship?
(Open Ended Question) - * What are your career goals and aspirations?
(Open Ended Question) - * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- Resume
