​Center for Advanced Practice | Overview

Welcome to all things Advanced Practice. The Christ Hospital Health Network has grown significantly in the past decade, employing nearly 150 advanced practice providers (APPs) across a variety of service areas. These providers can be found everywhere, including provider offices, hospital units, the emergency room and the operating room. Our network of APPs cares for patients throughout the entire Tristate area with offices in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.

The role of our center is to ensure we are hiring quality APPs in addition to ensuring a robust onboarding process and continued education throughout their career at TCHHN. This is done in collaboration with our recruitment team, APP Leads, Medical Staff, Network Learning and our service line leadership.

Advanced Practice Providers at The Christ Hospital are highly skilled medical professionals that include physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Our APPs have undergone specialized medical education and advanced training, making them an integral part of the patient care team. These skilled providers work side-by-side with physicians and other clinical staff to develop and implement personalized treatment plans for our patients.

APPs embody our core values – always striving for excellence and working diligently to provide safe, efficient and compassionate care to all they serve. It is the mission of The Christ Hospital Health Network and all our providers to ensure that our patients have exceptional outcomes, affordable care and the finest experiences.  The role of our center is to ensure we are hiring quality APPs in addition to ensuring a robust onboarding process and continued education throughout their career at TCHHN. This is done in collaboration with our recruitment team, APP Leads, Medical Staff, Network Learning and our service line leadership.

My Best,

Christine Chadwell, MSN, APRN, BC, NP-C, FHM
Director, Center for Advanced Practice

Find out more about APP career opportunities at The Christ Hospital.