Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner

About the Position:

• Experience Required
• Start as Part Time Grow to Full Time
• Solo Practice
• Outpatient Only
• Hospital Employed or 1099 Available
• Clinic on Campus
• Perform patient assessments
• Establish plan of care and implement interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, standards of care and current research.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families
• Order and review Rheumatologic labs (ANA, RF, anti-CCP, ENA panels), Imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, MRI)
• Coordinate care with primary care and specialty practices
• Meditech EMR
• 45 Referring Primary Care Providers for Orthopedic Care
• 4 County 110,000 Catchment Area

About the Offer:

• Income commensurate with days worked
• W2 and 1099 Options Available
• Sign On Bonus
• Relocation Stipend
• Non-Profit, PSLF Qualified
• Pension Plan, 403B, 457b
• Malpractice with Tail Coverage
• Healthcare Benefits Available

The Hospital:

We are a 90 bed, acute care non-profit hospital, which serves a four-county region and beyond. We are a proud partner with The DAISY Foundation, an internationally recognized program that recognizes and awards extraordinary, compassionate nursing care. Our mission is to provide outstanding health care to the communities we serve. Located in the heart of Central Kentucky, our medical staff provides medical care and services to 110,000 people who live in the local and regional service area.

The Community:

University Town
Great Public-School System
Private Schooling Available
State Park 1,331 Acres
Lakeside Living - 8,210 Acre Lake
Beach, Hiking Trails, Marina, Boat Rentals, Fishing, Swimming, Miniature Golf
Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding - 28 miles of all-purpose trails