Pediatrician job in Lexington
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Lexington,
KY
| Job Ref: | 37855015 |
| Employer: | University of Kentucky |
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| State: | KY |
| City: | Lexington |
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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePediatricianRequisition NumberFE04555Working TitleDepartment Name7H657:PEDIATRICS - GENERALWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationMD, DO, or equivalent Required Related ExperienceMinimum residency training of three years in Pediatrics Required License/Registration/CertificationEligible for or licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky Eligible for certification, or certified by, the American Board of Pediatrics Job SummaryThe University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking a faculty member (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) to serve in General Pediatrics. This will be as a Complex Care provider for ages 2 and up, following graduation from the Infant Complex Care Clinic or when referred by another specialist or community pediatrician. Children will be followed throughout childhood and adolescence until transferred into adult care. Pediatricians with fellowship training or prior experience in Pediatric Complex Care, Palliative Care or Critical Care preferred, but all pediatricians are welcome to apply that have a nexus to long-term treatment and coordination of care for children with medical complexity. The applicant will follow medically complex patients in clinic as well as provide consultation when admitted to the hospital. Requests for consultation of new patients will come from the Pediatric floor, PICU, PCICU and other pediatric subspecialty clinics. In clinic, the applicant will be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a neonatologist, APP, psychologist, PT, OT, dietician, licensed clinical social worker, and patient navigator. Plans for development of multidisciplinary clinics (e.g. BPD/home ventilation, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Downs Syndrome) are underway. Depending on experience, the applicant will have the opportunity to assume a leadership role as Medical Director of the Pediatric Complex Care Program. The clinic is housed in a spacious, newly renovated, handicap accessible location a short distance from Kentucky Children's Hospital. Other clinics at this site include, Infant Complex Care, NICU Graduate, NICU Neuro, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehab, Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Developmental Pediatrics, and Palliative Care. To apply, please include a CV and Cover Letter 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 / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI277242329 | |
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