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Acute Care Physician Assistant

Cynthiana, Kentucky

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Expertise. Partnership. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, APPs play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the inpatient continuum. You bring clinical skill, adaptability, and compassionate leadership to every encounter—ensuring timely interventions, smooth transitions, and coordinated care.

With a national footprint and a culture rooted in collaboration, our hospital medicine programs empower APPs to thrive. Whether managing complex cases or contributing to performance improvement, you are supported by systems that value autonomy, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day
Travel: No

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Job ID:

JOB-000255

Date posted:

02/18/2026

Category:

Hospital Medicine

Join Our Cynthiana, Kentucky Team as a Nocturnist Physician Assistant

Bring better to the bedside in Cynthiana. In this role, you’ll combine clinical skill with purpose, delivering patient-centered care and driving performance in a supportive environment. You’ll have the autonomy to lead and the resources to grow—while making a difference for patients and families every day.

We are hiring for a nocturnist position. A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

Local Team Collaboration:

At Harrison Memorial Hospital, our strong, collaborative team includes 1 physician and 2 advanced practice providers (nocturnists), supported by a clinical performance nurse.
Work alongside a diverse group of clinicians, bringing unique geographic, educational, and training backgrounds. We continuously learn from one another to approach patient care with fresh perspectives. As a new full-time team member, you’ll contribute to a dynamic, compassionate environment that values effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications:

New graduates are welcome to apply.
Board-certified/eligible physician assistants.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Scheduling:

Our daytime team works 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation, and our nocturnist APPs have a more flexible schedule. Ideally, we are looking for an average of 15 monthly shifts but are also open to part-time employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex cases in an open ICU setting with intensivist in-house consultation available, focusing on acute patient care and procedures (though procedures are not required).
Participate in hospitalist shifts, with APPs independently managing patients and admissions during the night shift under the supervision of a remote physician.
Engage in hospital growth initiatives, with opportunities to contribute to committees and medical staff efforts to shape the hospital's future.
Collaborate in quarterly team meetings, fostering continuous improvement and communication among team members.

Living and Working in Cynthiana:

Cynthiana, Kentucky offers residents a charming and welcoming environment, blending a rich historical heritage with a close-knit community spirit. Known for its picturesque downtown, historic homes, and the scenic Licking River, Cynthiana provides a tranquil backdrop for a relaxed lifestyle. The city’s annual events, like the Cynthiana Rod Run and the Walking Ghost Tour, contribute to a vibrant community life. With affordable living, a proud agricultural tradition, and proximity to Lexington, Cynthiana appeals to those seeking a peaceful yet connected living experience in the heart of the Bluegrass State.
Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we’re focused on the people of Cynthiana and nearby areas. You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Compensation:

Highly competitive salary and benefits.

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver thoughtful, evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration:

You are part of a tightly integrated team of APPs and physicians who work in partnership with nurses, specialists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability:

You lead with intention, owning your role in shaping patient care, mentoring peers, and contributing to performance across key metrics like length of stay, readmissions, and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges, balancing precision with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Trainee
Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership
Specialty Leadership

Trainee :
Start your journey as a new graduate or transition to an unfamiliar role by completing a structured clinical training program focused on developing essential competencies for high-quality patient care. This training is supplemented by a self-directed didactic curriculum to build a knowledge base and support ongoing professional growth.
Practicing :
Continue your career as a practicing clinician by continually expanding your clinical expertise and delivering exemplary patient care. Develop foundational leadership skills and contribute to organizational excellence by engaging in committees and supporting the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
Single-site Leadership :
Assume leadership responsibilities at the practice level as a Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Associate Medical Director, or Medical Director. In these roles, you will oversee clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure both operational and clinical excellence within a single-site setting.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by supporting multiple practices as a Regional or Divisional Lead Advanced Practice Provider. These roles emphasize the recruitment and retention of Advanced Practice Providers and facilitate team integration initiatives.
Specialty Leadership :
Advance to senior leadership as Chief Advanced Practice Officer, where you will collaborate with service line leaders to influence organizational programs and lead initiatives that develop team-based care models on a national scale.

Hear from our team

“Our advanced practice providers work in a team-based care model alongside their physician colleagues. They're driving the care for their patients, but at the same time, they have that physician collaborator there. If they have a question, if they need another set of eyes on the patient, the physician is there to do that. This provides our advanced practice providers with the support needed to practice at the top of their license.”

April Burke,
Chief Advanced Practice Officer