Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kentucky is seeking a clinical physician faculty member specializing in Orthopaedic Hand or General Orthopaedic surgery. The role involves supervising medical students, educating residents, and establishing protocols. Candidates must have a medical degree, residency completion, and eligibility for practice in Kentucky. Applications will be reviewed continuously until filled.

Qualifications

• Completion of residency required.
• Demonstrated ability in clinical teaching.
• Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky; board certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical students and educate residents in Orthopaedic care.
• Establish protocols and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Help establish protocols and evaluate outcomes within the orthopaedic service.

Skills

Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies

Relationship building

Education

Medical Degree or Equivalent

Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky

Job description

Overview

• Job Title: Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Requisition Number: FE03772
• Working Title: Assistant, Associate, or Professor
• Department Name: 7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
• Work Location: Bowling Green, KY
• Type of Position: Faculty
• Position Time Status : Full-Time
• Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
• Required Education: Medical Degree or Equivalent; Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching
• Required Related Experience: Completion of residency
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky; Board Certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary

Through our strategic alliance with The Medical Center at Bowling Green, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky is seeking a clinical physician faculty member specializing in Orthopaedic Hand or General Orthopaedic surgery to join our growing Orthopaedic practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic related diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes, and will serve on applicable University and College of Medicine committees as assigned.

The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated ability in clinical teaching, as well as the ability to share responsibility for administration for the orthopaedic service. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will be open until filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved in related disciplines

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.