Physician - Pediatric Executive Vice Chair

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking a physician faculty member to serve as the Executive Vice Chair. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, the individual will be a key member of the Chair’s executive administrative team, serving as a leader and expert within the Department, as well as a deputy to the Chair.

Serve as deputy to the Department Chair, exercising authority when the Chair deems necessary, to ensure uninterrupted departmental leadership and decision-making
Facilitate, coordinate, support and oversee all departmental activities to promote recognition locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally; develop and monitor relevant metrics to gauge success
Provide day-to-day operational oversight of a large, complex pediatric department, focusing on faculty affairs, education, research, and administrative functions
Partner with the Chair to develop and execute the department’s strategic plan, aligning departmental priorities with the College of Medicine, health system, and university missions.
Help guide the budget development for the Department
Collaborate with Department leadership and philanthropy teams to identify funding priorities that align clinical, research, and educational goals
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies, including ACGME, LCME, hospital, and university requirements
Serve as a key liaison between the department, UK HealthCare and Golisano Children’s at UK leadership and affiliated clinical partners, as delegated by the Chair
Collaborate with the UK Healthcare and Golisano Children’s at UK leadership, provide oversight of faculty and APPs to ensure high-quality, safe, effective care
Represent the department in college, health system, and national pediatric organizations, as delegated by the Chair
Provide leadership during periods of organizational change, growth, or crisis, ensuring stability and continuity of operations

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Leadership Experience at an Executive Level
• Associate Professor rank or higher

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Leadership Experience at an Executive Level
• Associate Professor rank or higher

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Applicant Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter