Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Job description

Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Job Title Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Cardiology

Requisition Number

Requisition Number FE04298

Working Title

Department Name

Department Name 7H652:PEDIATRICS - CARDIOLOGY

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

MD, DO, or equivalent

Required Related Experience

Minimum residency training of three years in Pediatrics and three years in Pediatric Cardiology

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

Eligible for certification, or certified by, the American Board of Pediatrics and sub-board of Pediatric Cardiology

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Healthcare ( UKHC ), Department of Pediatrics, invites applications for the position of Chief for the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. This academic appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level requires candidates to hold or be eligible for a Kentucky physician license, possess an MD/DO or equivalent degree, and be board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in healthcare leadership and program development, serving as the Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology. This role includes co-leadership of the Kentucky site of the Joint Pediatric and Congenital Heart Program and a permanent position on the Program Steering Committee for the Partnership.

The faculty member will also collaborate on research activities for clinical projects and care reports, as well as participate in professional development activities such as regional, state, and national meetings.

The Kentucky Children’s Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky’s only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. In addition, this facility houses more than 30 advanced sub-specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery.

Our collaboration with the Cincinnati Children’s Heart Institute means we have joined forces to provide advanced pediatric heart care close to home for patients in Kentucky. The collaboration combines the strength of UK HealthCare’s advanced pediatric and adult congenital heart care with Cincinnati Children’s nationally ranked experts in pediatric cardiac care and surgery.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

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.

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Required Documents

Curriculum Vita

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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Worksite address

lexington, KY, 40598, US

Who can apply

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