Western Kentucky Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (WKONA) is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant or APRN to join our established orthopedic team in Bowling Green, KY. This role is tailored for a highly motivated provider interested in general Orthopaedic care, with an emphasis on musculoskeletal conditions, sports medicine and spine. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works in collaboration with the Physician as well as nursing and support services to provide patient-focused care. Responsible for providing direct patient care within the practice & directive of collaborating physician; assessment and management of patients; day to day implementation and evaluation of the appropriate plan of care; serving as a consultant, researcher, and educator.
Independent outpatient clinic caseload
Opportunity to assist with procedures and surgeries (if desired)
No weekends, no overnight call
Work across WKONA’s Bowling Green headquarters and satellite clinics
Work with experienced spine-focused orthopedic surgeons in a collaborative model.
Performs history & physicals, documentation of findings; communication with collaborating Provider.
Orders appropriate diagnostic testing; reviews results/ informs patients & Providers of findings and required follow up.
Patient education and support.
Ensures continuity of care for follow-up treatments.
Other duties as necessary under direction of Provider/s and Administration.
AS EXPECTED WITH ALL HEALTHCARE POSITIONS, MUST ADHERE TO HIPAA/OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN REGULATIONS AND MAINTAIN ASSOCIATED WORKPLACE TRAININGS.
Qualifications:
Active Kentucky Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high focus on quality patient care in teamwork-oriented environment.
Previous work experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Experience with orthopaedics or musculoskeletal care preferred -- all candidates will be considered.
We Offer:
In 1937, G.Y. Graves and J.T. Gilbert forged an unlikely partnership and embarked on a journey, the outcome of which no one could have predicted. By 1941, Bowling Green's first multi-specialty group was formed and by 1969, the clinic housed 15 of the city's 37 total physicians. Today, Graves Gilbert Clinic houses more than 200 providers, representing 30 medical specialties, who continue to lead the way in medical innovation and technology, and serve South Central Kentucky with the same level of care and dedication that their founding fathers promised over 80 years ago when Dr. Graves and Dr. Gilbert shook hands and made a commitment to the future: A commitment to a Lifetime of Care.
To be the preferred and preeminent provider of quality healthcare services in south central Kentucky.
Graves Gilbert Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic in Bowling Green, KY, founded in 1937 by Dr. G.Y. Graves and Dr. Tom Gilbert. Our goal has always been to provide sensitive, compassionate care to our patients with respect to the total well-being of the individual.
Since its founding, the clinic has grown to include over 200 providers in Bowling Green, KY representing 30 medical specialties.
Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a vibrant and growing university town that offers cultural richness, strong schools, and family-friendly living. Home to Western Kentucky University (WKU) and the nationally recognized Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, Bowling Green places a strong emphasis on education with two public school systems, a private Montessori school, and an active homeschool co-op.
The community enjoys a thriving arts and entertainment scene, including the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC) and the historic Capitol Arts Theater. Residents also benefit from quaint small businesses, abundant shopping amenities, diverse restaurants, and family attractions like Beech Bend Park. Known worldwide as the birthplace of the Corvette, Bowling Green blends innovation, tradition, and quality of life.
With a countywide population of approximately 147,936 as of 2024 (U.S. Census data), Warren County continues to grow and prosper. Its central location offers the convenience of being just a short drive from Nashville, TN, as well as easy access to several other major cities — making Bowling Green an ideal place to live, work, and thrive.
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