Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Gastroenterology

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks a qualified physician for the Gastroenterology department. The ideal candidate will engage in patient care, teaching, and involvement in clinical programs. This full-time faculty position is dedicated to offering high-quality healthcare services for digestive diseases, contributing to education, and engaging in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of residency and fellowship training in Gastroenterology or equivalent.
• Completion of Advanced Interventional GI training.
• Ky Medical License at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Participation in Clinical Gastroenterology Programs within the Division of Digestive Diseases.
• Patient care responsibilities for Transplant/Hepatology and general gastroenterology services.
• Teaching and supervision of residents and medical students.

Skills

Patient care

Teaching and supervision

Participation in clinical programs

Education

MD degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Gastroenterology

Requisition Number:

FE04371

Department Name:

7H358:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - GASTROEN

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:

Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education:

MD degree or equivalent

Required Related Experience:

Completion of residency and fellowship training in Gastroenterology or equivalent.
Completion of Advanced Interventional GI training.

Required License/Registration/Certification:

Ky Medical License at time of employment

Job Summary:

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an attending physician at the open rank for digestive diseases. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Participation in the Clinical Gastroenterology Programs within the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition at the University of Kentucky.
• Serve as an Attending and/or Consulting Physician at the UK HealthCare Hospitals and/or the Veterans Administration Hospital for no less than three months per year.
• Patient care responsibilities will include Transplant/Hepatology service and general gastroenterology services at the UK HealthCare transplant and outpatient clinics and possibly other outreach clinics.
• Patient care responsibilities will also include inpatient and outpatient procedure blocks at UK chandler, Good Samaritan, and/or Lexington Surgery Center.
• Provide teaching and supervision of residents and medical students in all clinical settings (inpatient, outpatient, and clinical research subjects). Will be an active participant in postgraduate education/CME efforts.
• Serve on appropriate Division, Department, University, Hospital and College committees.
• Participation in Continuing Education Programs at the College of Medicine.

Please include an updated CV when applying to the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Our University Community:

We 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.