Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Posting Details Job Title Physician - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Requisition Number FE04993 Working Title Department Name 7H140:EMERGENCY MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD/DO Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification License to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky, Board Eligible or Board Certified Job Summary The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is actively recruiting a full-time physician with a focus on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The desired candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This position will serve as a full-time attending physician in the Emergency Department, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced academic medical center. The UK College of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is a strong team of more than 147 people dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. Our department encompasses 58 faculty members, 12 staff members, and 77 clinical learners and providers, including 40 resident physicians and 37 advanced practice providers (APPs). Led by Professor and Chair Dr. Roger Humphries, the department houses the UK Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center, under the leadership of Pediatric Medical Director Dr. Jaryd Zummer. Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce and culture. As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation. Lexington combines safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant community that appeals to individuals, couples, and families. Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many cultural and recreational opportunities year-round. https://medicine.uky.edu/visit-college-medicine Interested candidates should submit a CV with their application. Multiple positions available. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience MD/DO Deadline to Apply 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.