Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology - Lexington, United States - University of Kentucky

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology
Requisition Number FE03508
Working Title
Department Name 7H655:
PEDIATRICS - ENDOCRINE/METABOLIC
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 Pediatric Residency and Fellowship from an accredited program.

Required License/Registration/Certification
Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Endocrinology.

Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

Job Summary

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology, in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking a faculty member to provide quality subspecialty care to patients .

The division's responsibilities lie in the area of primary care, secondary care for children with problems that fall within the area of expertise of practicing physicians and tertiary care these patients.

This position will be located in the Barnstable Brown Kentucky Diabetes Center, which offers comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans to support the primary care provider in managing the care of patients with diabetes


The services offered include:
consultation with expert diabetologists, coordination of care for diabetes complications screening and management, and comprehensive patient education plans.

The selected candidate will provide patient care to children and adolescents, as well as attend traveling diabetes clinics.

The faculty member will also serve as an attending physician for the pediatric endocrinology service, supervising a team of students and residents, to provide on-call coverage.

In addition, this position will also contribute to the education of future physicians by supervising students and residents assigned to pediatric inpatient and outpatient services.

Research and academic opportunities are also available.

Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Qualified candidates shall have evidence of capability and effectiveness as a practitioner, a teacher and clinical researcher in Pediatric Endocrinology.

In addition, qualified candidates shall have evidence of potential for growth as a supervisor, teacher, and practitioner.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.