Assistant Professor of Medicine

Posting Details

Requisition Number FE03402 Working Title Department Name 7H369:Internal Medicine - Hospitalist Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education

MD, DO, or foreign equivalent

Required Related Experience

As obtained in an Internal Medicine residency

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible for Kentucky State Medical License Board eligible/ board certified in Internal Medicine

Job Summary

University of Kentucky seeks an Assistant Professor of Medicine in Lexington, KY to provide hospital-based clinical services for patients at UK Chandler Medical Center and UK Good Samaritan Hospital. Clinical responsibilities will be devoted to hospital inpatient medicine, working a combination of day, evening and night shifts on the Hospital Medicine Service. Clinical responsibilities include efforts as attending physician on the Internal Medicine inpatient or consult service; attending physician in hospitalist- staffed outpatient clinics such as discharge, follow-up or pre-operative evaluation clinics. Perform didactic lectures in classroom settings and hands- on clinical bedside teaching in hospital and/or ambulatory settings, for medical students, interns, residents and fellows. Participate in the University of Kentucky's professional development programs, such as participation or membership in professional organizations, continuing medical education activities and quality improvement projects. Schedule of 25 weeks of rounding blocks and 2 week blocks of jeopardy (backup) out of a total of 52 blocks per year (approx. 15-16 days per month).

This position requires M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent, completion of Residency in Internal Medicine, board eligible/board certified in Internal Medicine, eligible for Kentucky State Medical License. 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. Travel to multiple worksites in Fayette County, KY. Qualified candidates submit resumesto: [email protected].

This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 03/16/2023 Open Until Filled No 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. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

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