Physician Assistant/Residency

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Physician Assistant/Residency Requisition Number RE54994 Working Title Physician Assistant Resident Department Name 7N660:Physician Assistant Studies Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $58,302-96,179/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

MS in Physician Assistant Studies

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Physician Assistant

Physical Requirements

Some lifting as needed in moving patients. Standing on feet several hours for long cases.

Shift

60-80 hours per week, with night call, weekend and holiday coverage.

Job Summary

The College of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant (PA) resident works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary health care team.

Will function as a provider on the team and see patients and follow the patient in the hospital and outpatient follow-up after discharge. The PA should have a strong foundation in evidenced-based practice and education and has a responsibility for ensuring an environment of safe quality care.

The PA demonstrates an advanced level of medical knowledge and critical thinking, 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.

Multiple positions available.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 07/09/2026 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 certified as a Physician Assistant by the (NCCPA) National commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or are you eligible to obtain this certification by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you obtained a MSPAS (Master of Physician Assistant Studies) degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you completed or will you complete by date of hire an accredited Physician Assistant program?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents