APP Pediatric BMI/UKHC

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Posted: 07-Apr-24

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Salary: Open

Categories:

Medical School/Programs
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 521132

Department Name: MG340: Funds Flow Pediatrics

Job Summary:

This BMI clinic position is located on- campus in the  KY clinic.
This position will work as a member of the High BMI/ Obesity and Weight management clinic within Pediatric Specialty Clinic to provide care and coordination of care to children and adolescents who have been referred to the team as a result of various increased risk factors, weight-related concerns, or general healthy weight guidance.
Clinical expectations will be full time in nature, with a proctoring period to be determined by supervising faculty; with clinics occurring Monday – Friday, excluding holidays. The APP will provide direct patient care, patient and family education, participate in quality improvement projects, including but not limited to protocol development, Pediatric Obesity Initiatives and programs. This position will also be involved in community education, professional development, research and scholarly activities, providing education to APP students as well as students of allied health fields.

Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:

N/A

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

MSN for Nurse Practitioners or BS for Physician Assistants

Required Related Experience:

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification :

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

Preferred Education/Experience:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)

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.

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