Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Posting Details Job Title Associate Professor of Pediatrics Requisition Number FE03203 Working Title Department Name 7H652:PEDIATRICS - CARDIOLOGY 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 Minimum residency training of three years in Pediatrics and three years in Pediatric Cardiology Required License/Registration/Certification Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky Eligible for certification, or certified by, the American Board of Pediatrics and sub-board of Pediatric Cardiology Job Summary The University of Kentucky is seeking a faculty member to provide pediatric cardiology services at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, community cardiology, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and the department of Pediatrics.
This position will be responsible for providing clinical services in the clinics, inpatient service, and the on-call service.
In addition, this position will provide teaching services to the Department’s courses and with resident training.
The faculty member will also collaborate on research activities for clinical projects and care reports, as well as participate in professional development activities such as regional, state, and national meetings.
The Kentucky Children’s Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky’s only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit.
In addition, this facility houses more than 30 advanced sub-specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery.
Our collaboration with the Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute means we have joined forces to provide advanced pediatric heart care close to home for patients in Kentucky.
The collaboration combines the strength of UK HealthCare’s advanced pediatric and adult congenital heart care with Cincinnati Children’s nationally ranked experts in pediatric cardiac care and surgery.
To apply, please include a CV along with application.
Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until filled.
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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