Pediatric Surgeon

INAAP; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY, seeks a Pediatric Surgeon to join its academic pediatric surgery program at Golisano Children’s Hospital at UK. You will provide high-acuity surgical care, engage in teaching and research, and lead quality improvement initiatives within a collaborative team.

The role offers opportunities to mentor trainees, contribute to program growth, and participate in a Level I trauma center with advanced resources. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of a General Surgery residency.
• Completion of a Pediatric Surgery fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Combine complex pediatric surgical care with teaching, research, and leadership in quality improvement.
• Lead and advance the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program within a top academic medical center.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Pediatric surgical care

Teaching

Quality improvement

Education

MD or DO degree

General Surgery residency

Pediatric Surgery fellowship

Job description

Pediatric Surgeon

ABOUT THE ROLE

Help advance Pediatric Surgery at one of the region’s leading academic health systems. Golisano Children’s Hospital at UK offers the opportunity to combine high-acuity surgical care, academic medicine, and quality leadership within a collaborative and growing program.

This role combines complex pediatric surgical care with opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in quality improvement. The physician will play a key role in advancing the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program while contributing to continued program growth and innovation.

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS

• Established Team: Join a team of 7 pediatric surgeons supported by APPs and trainees
• Clinical Practice: Broad-spectrum pediatric surgery including minimally invasive, robotic, trauma, and complex surgical care
• Academic Environment: Teach and mentor medical students and residents within a leading academic medical center
• Quality Leadership Opportunity: Lead and advance the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program
• Advanced Resources: Practice at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with ECMO capabilities and ELSO Center of Excellence
• Comprehensive Care: 88-bed Level IV NICU and 16-bed PICU supporting high-acuity care
• Regional Referral Network: Large catchment area serving more than 1.6 million patients
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a multidisciplinary pediatric team in a supportive environment
• Department Website: Surgery | Pediatric Surgery | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
• Practice Location: Golisano Children’s Hospital at UK, Lexington, KY

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Transparent compensation structure with sign-on bonus and relocation support
• No RVU target – performance based on quality metrics
• 200% retirement plan match
• Over 8 weeks of time off annually (PTO, sick leave, and holidays)
• Dependent tuition benefit
• Wellness and professional development programs

Designed to support long-term professional success, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of General Surgery residency
• Completion of Pediatric Surgery fellowship
• Board-eligible/board-certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
• Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
• Academic experience preferred

UK HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS

• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• High-acuity pediatric surgical program within a leading academic medical center
• Access to advanced surgical technology including robotic surgery
• Strong institutional support for clinical, academic, and quality initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing pediatric surgical program

LIFE IN LEXINGTON

Ranked among the nation’s best places to live and work, Lexington offers excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a welcoming community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, the city combines metropolitan amenities with the charm and natural beauty of the Bluegrass Region. Convenient access to Louisville, Cincinnati, and Nashville.

UK HealthCare System

UK HealthCare is a statewide academic health system dedicated to improving the health of Kentuckians, with six hospitals and more than 30 clinics across the Commonwealth.

Locations include:

• Albert B. Chandler Hospital – Lexington, KY
• Golisano Children’s Hospital at UK – Lexington, KY
• UK Good Samaritan Hospital – Lexington, KY
• Eastern State Hospital – Lexington, KY
• King’s Daughters Medical Center – Ashland, KY
• St. Claire Regional Medical Center – Morehead, KY

Primary Practice Location: Golisano Children’s Hospital at UK, Lexington, KY