Requisition Number:

FE04920

Department Name:

7H363:

INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR

Work Location:

Lexington, KY Type of Position:

Faculty Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education:

MD or Equivalent Required Related Experience:

Completion of residency in Internal Medicine Completion of fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care Required License/Registration/Certification Board certified in Internal Medicine Board eligible in pulmonary/critical care Medicine Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking clinical faculty for Internal Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division who will primarily provide hospital-based clinical services for patients cared for at Chandler and Good Samaritan Hospitals and the Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine division's clinical service. Clinical service responsibilities will be divided among assignments caring for the critically ill in our Medical Intensive Care units ( MICU ) in the UK HealthCare hospitals, and managing patients in outpatient clinics. this position will be involved with teaching pulmonary fellows, residents and students during consult service and inpatient services and participation in the Department's courses for medical students. The individual will be expected to be an active participant and leader of division and department clinical activities, as well as, serve on clinical committees that enhance the care of patients and operation of clinical practice. About the Department of Internal Medicine The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team. Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master's students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs . Please include an up to date curriculum vitae along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and 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. 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.