Physician - Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Job Summary

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible general OB/GYN for a full-time position at its community-based practice in Morehead, Kentucky. Morehead is home to the University of Kentucky Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP), which accepts 10 medical students annually. Students spend their first two years on the Lexington campus with the larger class, then complete their third and fourth years in Morehead under the guidance of UK community-based faculty. Saint Claire Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) serves as the inpatient training facility.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for faculty development.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care.
• Participate in teaching activities with medical students.
• Engage in educational and community initiatives.
• Serve on hospital and university committees (strongly encouraged).
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and supervising medical students.

Job Duties

• Build a comprehensive OB/GYN clinical practice alongside three other OB/GYNs.
• Call coverage is 1 in 4 weekends and 1 in 4 weekdays.
• Teach third- and fourth-year medical students.
• The practice hosts the RPLP OB/GYN clerkship and fourth-year electives.
• Teach gynecology to University of Kentucky Family Medicine residents.
• Collaborate with UK and SCRMC to promote quality and safety in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Clinical experience and strong record of demonstrated leadership is expected.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience and enthusiasm in teaching and supervising medical students is desirable.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

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

• Required Documents:
• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter