Physician - Colorectal Surgeon

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is offering an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, supportive group of five board-certified/eligible colorectal surgeons. This is an academic position with our surgeons serving as the primary teaching faculty for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. The clinical practice is through UK Healthcare, the Lexington VA Healthcare System, and the Markey Cancer Center – an NCI Comprehensive Cancer center. We are an NAPRC accredited program. We function as the tertiary referral center for eastern Kentucky – a region that experiences significant disparities in and barriers to care. Our robust practice treats a wide range of diseases colorectal disease including the complex, multidisciplinary care for colorectal cancer and IBD patients. Our division supports an ACGME-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship and the UK general surgery residency program. The new recruit will not only have the opportunity to join an extremely productive clinical practice but also a trajectory for academic growth through mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Teaching learners at all levels in all areas of colorectal surgery
• Participation in multidisciplinary care and educational conferences
• Commitment to scholarly activity through mentorship learners in research and/or quality improvement projects
• Clinical care in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, acute, elective, etc.
• Shared call
• Serving in university and departmental committees as necessary
• Serving in extramural activities through regional and national societies i.e. moderator, reviewer, committee member, etc.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and surgical quality

Qualifications

• Successful completion of and ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship
• Board Certification/Eligibility in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Motivation in the development of an academic career
• Commitment to core missions of the division: teaching, scholarly activity, mentorship, professional development, surgical quality, and clinical excellence
• Proficiency in both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• N/A

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

• N/A

Deadline to Apply

N/A

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

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter