Palliative Care Clinical Physician

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Palliative Care Clinical Physician for a faculty position. This role offers opportunities for both inpatient and outpatient care within a supportive interdisciplinary team. Applicants must possess an MD and relevant board certifications, with competitive compensation packages.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, PM&R, or Emergency Medicine.
• Board certified or board eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
• KY Medical License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide both inpatient and outpatient palliative care.
• Work within an interdisciplinary palliative care team.
• Fulfill all duties associated with a full clinical faculty appointment.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Coordination

Communication

Education

MD Degree

Job description

Job Title:

Palliative Care Clinical Physician

Requisition Number:

FE04506

Working Title:

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Palliative Care

Department Name:

7H374:Internal Medicine - Palliative Care

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 training

Required License/Registration/Certification:

Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
KY Medical License

Job Summary:

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine is seeking excellent candidates in Internal Medicine for an opportunity for an academically-oriented position as an Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Palliative Care. There are both inpatient and outpatient opportunities. The team is well supported by an interdisciplinary palliative care team.

This position will have a full clinical faculty appointment, competitive compensation and benefits. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in any qualifying residency that allows for completion of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Board Certification. Residency completion includes, but is not limited to, Internal Medicine, Med Peds, Family Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, PM&R, and Emergency Medicine.

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and professional experience.

UK HealthCare is located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Lexington and is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance we strive to provide for all our employees. Lexington, KY is consistently ranked nationally in the top sectors for Business and Careers (Forbes), Young Professionals (Kiplinger), and Education (Parenting).

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit an application via the UK Jobs site, along with current curriculum vita and a cover letter.

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.