APP Orthopedic Surgery Trauma/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title APP Orthopedic Surgery Trauma/UKHC Requisition Number RE54821 Working Title Department Name MG380: Orthopaedic Surgery Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 15 Salary Range $95,056-185,848/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

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Physical Requirements

lifting up to 25 pounds, standing for extended periods of time

Shift

Monday - Friday, Days

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider Orthopedic Surgery Trauma works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team. The APP functions as a member of the orthopedic trauma management team.

This requires management of all aspects of patients from admission to discharge. The APP is integral in the operating room in collaboration with the attending surgeon.

In some service lines the APP may perform the pre, intra op, post op and follow up care. The APP has a strong foundation in evidenced based practice and education and ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our dynamic Orthopedic Sports Medicine team. This is a unique opportunity to practice at the intersection of clinical care, surgery, and research-working directly with elite and professional athletes as well as active individuals of all ages.

Qualifications

Current NCCPA certification and state licensure (or eligibility) preferred

Prior orthopedic or sports medicine experience preferred, but motivated new graduates will be considered

Strong interest in caring for athletes and contributing to clinical research

Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Why Join Us?

Work with nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons and a team dedicated to sports medicine excellence. Direct involvement in the care of professional and collegiate athletes. Opportunities for academic growth and research publication. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Previous experience caring for musculoskeletal patients preferred

Deadline to Apply 06/24/2026 Our University Community

We 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 (*).

• • 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

• • For Nurse Practitioner applicants, do you have a current certification in Acute Care, or are eligible to obtain this by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

• I am a Physician Assistant

• • Please select the response that best represents your full years paid, full-time, employment experience in caring for Orthopaedic patients.

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents