Physician-Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Job Title: Physician-Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Requisition Number: FE04786 Department: 7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Location: Lexington, KY Position Type: Faculty, Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Required Education: MD degree or equivalent; Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching Required Experience: Completion of residency and fellowship training in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Required Licensure/Certification: Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky; Board Certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery Job Summary The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a physician faculty member to teach students and residents of the Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Service as well as to provide care for the patients on this service. The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic Surgical Service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic-related diagnoses. The position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to Orthopaedic Spine patients, 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 of the spine program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Applications will be viewed immediately, and the position will be open until filled. Responsibilities Supervise medical students and residents on the Orthopaedic Spine Service. Provide direct patient care within the Orthopaedic Spine Service. Develop and implement protocols for patient care and outcome evaluation. Participate in university and medical college committees as assigned. Required Qualifications Medical Doctor (MD) degree or equivalent. Completion of residency and fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. Eligibility for medical licensure in Kentucky. Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery. Demonstrated clinical teaching ability. Preferred Qualifications Experience sharing responsibility for administration of a spine program. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved with related disciplines. Other Information Open Until Filled: Yes. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr