Assistant, Associate, or Professor

Physician - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma

Job Title - Physician - Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma

Working Title - Assistant, Associate, or Professor

Department Name - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Type of Position - Faculty

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Tenure Track Status - Non-Tenure Track

Required Education - Medical Degree or Equivalent Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching

Required Related Experience - Completion of residency as well as fellowship training in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Required License/Registration/Certification - Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky Board Certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary - The UK College of Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine is a strong, multidisciplinary team of more than 150 people dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. Our department encompasses 46 faculty members, over 25 staff members, and over 40 learners. Our department is home to leading clinicians, educators, and researchers and is nationally recognized for advancing orthopaedic care through innovation, discovery, and education. Each year, providers in the department care for more than 80,000 patients across 11 clinical sites. The department trains 43 residents and fellows across 4 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees. Faculty secure, on average, over $1 million in grant funding to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in areas centering around developing and evaluating treatments and clinical decision making to enhance recovery, function, and long-term outcomes for patients following orthopedic injuries and surgeries. The department published on average 100 peer-reviewed articles and maintains numerous active clinical trials. More than 15 medical school learners along with varying undergraduate and post-graduate trainees and a core residency class of 25 trainees gain in-depth clinical research experience. 110+ alumni from the department can be found across the globe at academic medical centers, health systems, research institutions, and more. Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the "Horse Capital of the World," Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce and culture. As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation. Lexington combines safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant community that appeals to individuals, couples, and families. Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour's drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many cultural and recreational opportunities year-round.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved in related disciplines

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

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.