APP Colorectal Surgery​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

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

Job Title:

APP Colorectal Surgery

Requisition Number: RE51605

Working Title:

APP Colorectal Surgery

Department Name: MG37C: SURGERY-COLORECTAL

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 15

Salary Range: $95,/year

Type of Position:
Staff

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Required

Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

for more information about equivalencies: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./equivalencies

Required Related

Experience:

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) Certification or enrollment in Post Master's ACNP program within one year of hire or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C).

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs.

Shift: 40 hours per week with additional on‑call and evening shifts as needed.

The Colorectal Surgery APP works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the surgical management team. In conjunction with the attending, residents, and co‑APPs, the APP will oversee care of colorectal patients throughout the perioperative setting from hospital consultation, inpatient care, discharge, and ambulatory care.

The APP may provide care in ICU, progressive, and acute care settings.

The APP has a strong foundation in evidence‑based practice and education, and ensures an environment of safe, quality care. The APP 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No. Preferred

Education / Experience:

N/A.

Final date to receive applications: 01/07/2026

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