Pediatric Surgeon Pediatric Surgery Physician

Pediatric Surgeon
Golisano Children’s at UK is seeking an experienced Pediatric Surgeon to join a growing academic surgical program and take on a meaningful role in clinical excellence, quality leadership, mentorship, and program development.
This position is ideal for an established pediatric surgeon who is interested in expanding their leadership impact while maintaining a broad and complex clinical practice. The physician will help shape the continued growth of Pediatric Surgery, provide mentorship within the division, and lead efforts to advance the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program .
In addition to clinical practice, the role offers opportunities to contribute to strategic program development, education, research, and quality initiatives across a high acuity academic children’s health system.
Leadership Impact: Play an influential role in the continued growth, clinical strategy, and advancement of Pediatric Surgery
Quality Leadership: Lead and advance the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program and help drive initiatives focused on outcomes, safety, and clinical excellence
Established Team: Join a collaborative team of 7 pediatric surgeons supported by APPs and trainees
Maintain a broad spectrum pediatric surgical practice including minimally invasive, robotic, trauma, neonatal, and complex surgical care
Mentorship: Support the professional development of faculty, trainees, residents, and medical students
Practice within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with ECMO capabilities and ELSO Center of Excellence designation
Comprehensive Care: 88 bed Level IV NICU and 16 bed PICU supporting high acuity neonatal and pediatric care
Academic Environment: Participate in medical education and pursue opportunities for clinical and population based research
Contribute to strategic initiatives, clinical growth, quality improvement, and the future direction of the pediatric surgical program
Partner with multidisciplinary pediatric specialists and institutional leaders across UK HealthCare
Regional Referral Network: Department Website: Surgery | Pediatric Surgery | University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Golisano Children’s at UK, Lexington, Kentucky
Transparent compensation structure with sign-on bonus and relocation support

• No RVU target – performance based on quality metrics
• 200% retirement plan match
• Designed to support long-term professional success, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Completion of General Surgery residency

• Completion of Pediatric Surgery fellowship
• Board-certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
• Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
• Academic experience preferred

UK HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS

• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• High-acuity pediatric surgical program within a leading academic medical center
• Access to advanced surgical technology including robotic surgery
• Strong institutional support for clinical, academic, and quality initiatives
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing pediatric surgical program

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