Assistant or Associate Professor in Family & Community Medicine

About the role

The University of Kentucky Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) seeks a qualified family physician to join their Lexington-based residency program. DFCM also oversees practices in Georgetown, Hazard, and Hindman, Kentucky, and an independent rural residency program in Hazard, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Teach residents in outpatient and inpatient settings and participate in all four years of medical student education, including a required clerkship in Family Medicine.
• Practice non-surgical obstetrics and oversee prenatal care and deliveries of residents’ continuity patients at Albert Chandler Hospital, UK Health Care.
• Participate in clinical activities that enhance value-based quality measures through pre-visit planning, comprehensive nurse assessment, and UK HealthCare Population Health team involvement.
• Engage in practice-based research network and academic programs, contributing to innovative initiatives.

Requirements

• Completion of residency program and board certification.
• Unrestricted Kentucky Medical License.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.

Skills

• Excellent teaching and mentoring skills.
• Strong clinical skills in family medicine and obstetrics.
• Experience with value-based clinical redesign and population medicine.
• Ability to engage in practice-based research and academic programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on rank and experience.
• Athletic retirement plan.
• Continuing education.
• Paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on rank and experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and accommodates the needs of the faculty member.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Disability and malpractice insurance.
• Paid time off.

Application

To apply, candidates should submit a CV and cover letter along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: Yes