Associate or Professor of Pediatrics

Posting Details Job Title Associate or Professor of Pediatrics Requisition Number FE03826 Working Title Department Name 7H650:PEDIATRICS Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD, DO or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of Pediatric Residency Required License/Registration/Certification Unrestricted KY Medical License Job Summary In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, the Vice Chair of Clinical Services and Population Health will be a key member of the Chair’s administrative team, will use contemporary experience and leadership in effective clinical operations, population health and change management to assist in achieving overall success.
A comprehensive appreciation of healthcare trends will be essential.
At the enterprise level, emerge as a valued spokesperson and partner in further defining and implementing the vision for children’s services.
In addition, strengthen collaborations with partners both across our academic and clinical enterprise.
Work closely with Senior Clinical Administrators and Clinical Medical Directors to ensure strategic and operational oversight for all of the department’s patient care activities.
Engage and assist in optimizing the roll-out of the strategic plan refresh.
Evaluate existing and developing new health equity quality metrics that inform how we deliver care to all children.
Partner with KCH CMO, Senior Ambulatory Director, and Vice Chair of Quality, Safety, and Value as well as other medical directors, to improve clinical operations in the organization and develop an organization emphasis on population health.
Work closely with the KCH Affiliate Network Director to develop and grow our relationships across the state.
Mobilize resources already established and identify additional opportunities that optimize care for all Kentucky’s children, no matter where they live.
Please include a CV and cover letter along with application.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.
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