Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Kentucky
Advanced Practice Provider jobs in Kentucky are concentrated in primary care, rural health, behavioral health, and hospital-based specialty medicine, with a market that routinely ranks among the most active in the South for mid-level clinical hiring. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the state's top hiring hubs, where large systems like Norton Healthcare, UK HealthCare, and Baptist Health consistently fill advanced practice provider openings at every level. The most in-demand specialties right now are family medicine, psychiatry, and acute care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Skilled Nursing Facility - Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Location: Owenton, KY
Schedule: Pay-Per-Encounter | Fee-for-Service | Flexible Scheduling
Employment Type: W-2 | Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Position Overview
Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider — either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) — to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, providing general medicine care to geriatric residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in the Owenton, KY area.
This role is ideal for a clinically confident provider who values autonomy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in long-term care.
Why Join Telos Health Systems?
At Telos, we offer more than a job — we offer a purpose-driven career. Our Advanced Practice Providers play a critical role in improving residents’ quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling
- Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation
- W-2 employment
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Opportunity to make a real difference in underserved populations
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist)
- Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term care residents
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses
- Manage acute and chronic conditions following established protocols
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
- Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents
- Evaluate residents with changes in condition
- Participate in Advanced Care Planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians
- Complete accurate documentation and CPT coding
- Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
What You’ll Need
Required
- Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (APRN/APN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Kentucky
- Current DEA registration
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Strong communication and clinical leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting
- Experience caring for geriatric populations
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.
Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)
- Flexible work-life balance schedule
- Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
- Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
- Telos swag
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
Professional & Clinical Support
- Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
- $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
- Additional professional development support
Full-Time Employee Benefits
(Available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits become effective following a 30-day eligibility period, on the first of the month thereafter.)
Health & Retirement
- 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
- Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)
Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
- Six paid holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Equal Opportunity Employer
Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Skilled Nursing Facility - Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Location: Owenton, KY
Schedule: Pay-Per-Encounter | Fee-for-Service | Flexible Scheduling
Employment Type: W-2 | Sign-On Bonus $10,000
Position Overview
Telos Health Systems is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider — either a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) — to serve as an in-house SNF-ist, providing general medicine care to geriatric residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in the Owenton, KY area.
This role is ideal for a clinically confident provider who values autonomy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact in long-term care.
Why Join Telos Health Systems?
At Telos, we offer more than a job — we offer a purpose-driven career. Our Advanced Practice Providers play a critical role in improving residents’ quality of life while reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling
- Pay-per-encounter, fee-for-service compensation
- W-2 employment
- Supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
- Opportunity to make a real difference in underserved populations
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the facility’s primary internal medicine provider (SNF-ist)
- Manage care for short-term rehab and long-term care residents
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, physical exams, and diagnoses
- Manage acute and chronic conditions following established protocols
- Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
- Conduct monthly stability visits for long-term residents
- Evaluate residents with changes in condition
- Participate in Advanced Care Planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, medical directors, and attending physicians
- Complete accurate documentation and CPT coding
- Facilitate referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers
What You’ll Need
Required
- Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner (APRN/APN) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Kentucky
- Current DEA registration
- Master’s degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Strong communication and clinical leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- At least 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or long-term care setting
- Experience caring for geriatric populations
Benefits & Perks
We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support both work-life balance and long-term professional growth.
Available to All Employees (Part-Time & Full-Time)
- Flexible work-life balance schedule
- Hybrid work model combining in-person care with virtual charting
- Company-provided equipment, including a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet with keyboard, case, stylus, and charger
- Telos swag
- Mileage reimbursement in accordance with the company travel policy, including applicable minimum mileage thresholds
Professional & Clinical Support
- Malpractice insurance (occurrence-based) with $1M/$3M coverage limits
- $1,000 annual allowance for continuing education (CEUs), DEA registration, and licensure reimbursement
- Additional professional development support
Full-Time Employee Benefits
(Available to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week; benefits become effective following a 30-day eligibility period, on the first of the month thereafter.)
Health & Retirement
- 401(k) retirement plan through Nationwide
- Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Dental insurance through UnitedHealthcare
- Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
Voluntary Benefits (through Aflac)
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Hospital indemnity coverage
- Critical illness coverage
- Voluntary life insurance (term or whole life options)
Time Off & Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days during the first and second years, with increases in subsequent years
- Six paid holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Equal Opportunity Employer
Telos Health Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advanced practice provider jobs across Kentucky.
- Active Kentucky advanced practice registered nurse license or physician assistant license in good standing
- Graduate degree in a relevant clinical field such as a master's or doctoral program
- National board certification from AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, or an equivalent credentialing body
- Current DEA registration and Kentucky controlled substance prescriptive authority where required
- Minimum one to three years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty or care setting
- Current BLS and ACLS certification with evidence of ongoing continuing education compliance
Advanced Practice Provider Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a advanced practice provider in Kentucky?
To practice as an advanced practice provider in Kentucky, you must hold either an advanced practice registered nurse license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a physician assistant license issued by the Kentucky State Board of Medical Licensure. Both require a graduate clinical degree and passage of the relevant national certification exam. Kentucky also requires a written collaborative agreement with a supervising physician for APRNs in most practice settings, so securing that agreement early is an important step in the licensing process.
How much do advanced practice providers make in Kentucky?
Advanced practice providers in Kentucky earn a median of about $122,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $95,710 for the lowest 10% to over $162,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire advanced practice providers in Kentucky?
Kentucky advanced practice provider roles are posted by Norton Healthcare, St. Elizabeth Physicians, and Longevity Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Kentucky's largest health systems, federally qualified health centers, and regional hospital networks are consistently among the most active hirers across the state.
Which Kentucky cities have the most advanced practice provider jobs?
Edgewood, Louisville, and Ashland have the most advanced practice provider openings in Kentucky right now. Louisville leads because of its concentration of large hospital systems and specialty clinics, while Lexington's demand is driven by UK HealthCare and the surrounding academic medical ecosystem. Smaller cities on the list typically have openings tied to regional health systems or federally qualified health centers serving rural and underserved communities.
Are there remote advanced practice provider jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, but they're rare. Advanced practice provider work is largely hands-on and clinic- or hospital-based, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 33% of advanced practice provider openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and most of those involve telehealth psychiatry, behavioral health counseling, or utilization review. Roles requiring direct patient examination remain almost entirely on-site.
How can I get hired as a advanced practice provider in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate or residency programs run by large Kentucky systems such as Norton Healthcare and UK HealthCare, both of which have offered structured onboarding and clinical transition programs for new advanced practice providers. Candidates who enter from adjacent roles like registered nursing, physician assistant student rotations, or clinical case management tend to be competitive. Holding a current Kentucky collaborative agreement in place and completing your DEA registration before applying signals readiness and significantly speeds up the hiring process.
Where can I find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to advanced practice provider jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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