Clinical Infectious Disease Physician

Clinical Infectious Disease Physician

Job Title - Clinical Infectious Disease Physician

Department Name - Internal Medicine & Divisions - Infectious Diseases

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Type of Position - Faculty

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Tenure Track Status - Non-Tenure Track

Required Education - MD / DO or equivalent

Required Related Experience - Completion of ACGME-accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship

Required License/Registration/Certification - Eligible for KY Medical license; Board Certified in Internal Medicine; Eligible for Infectious Diseases Board Certification

Job Summary - As a result of remarkable clinical, teaching, and research growth, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently seeking faculty candidates to expand the Division of Infectious Diseases within the Department of Internal Medicine. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases and have strong teaching and clinical skills. Candidates will be responsible for attending UK HealthCare inpatient consult services and ambulatory services for a wide variety of illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS, and bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. Opportunities are available to engage in innovative projects related to the care of vulnerable patient populations including those affected by the opiate crisis. 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 review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Alice Thornton, MD, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at [View email address on click.appcast.io](mailto:View email address on click.appcast.io) or to Susie Bishop, Division Administrator at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please include a current curriculum vita and cover letter along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary and academic rank are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

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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Applicant Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

1. Cover Letter