Clinical Physician - General Internist Medicine Women's Health

Clinical Physician - General Internist Medicine Women's Health

The University of Kentucky, Department of Internal Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine for an opportunity in an academically oriented ambulatory position in the Women's Health Section of the Division of General Internal Medicine. The primary responsibilities are to provide ambulatory clinical services at the University of Kentucky Health Enterprise for women of all ages; an interest in specialty women's care is required. The position will also provide clinical teaching and advising for trainees in the College of Medicine. This position will have a full clinical faculty appointment, competitive compensation and benefits. Qualified applicants must be board eligible or board certified in internal medicine.

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 Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 367 faculty, 171 staff, 222 residents and fellows, and 212 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 Darwin Conwell, MD 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 Ph.D. and master's students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.

Please include CV along with application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - An interest in providing specialty women's care is required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Preference will be given to providers with an interest in providing primary care services to women of all ages, and an interest in specialty women's care.

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.