Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is committed to advancing healthcare, education, and research to improve lives across the Commonwealth and beyond. We foster a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and every team member’s contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care for admitted pediatric patients
• Write daily progress notes
• Submit clinical charges
• Oversight of residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and ancillary staff in the delivery of care
• Participation in night and weekend on-call coverage as assigned by the division chief
• Teaching and mentorship to pediatric residents and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care
• Attend regional, national, and/or international scientific meetings
• Serve on Kentucky Children’s Hospital and College of Medicine committees as needed

Requirements

• MD, DO or equivalent
• Completion of Pediatric Residency
• Unrestricted KY Medical License

Qualifications

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently seeking an Assistant, Associate or Professor of Pediatrics to provide inpatient care services within the Hospital Pediatrics Division. This position will primarily be responsible for directing patient care for admitted pediatric patients, writing daily progress notes, submitting clinical charges, and overseeing residents, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and ancillary staff in the delivery of care. This role will include participation in night and weekend on-call coverage as assigned by the division chief, as well as providing teaching and mentorship to pediatric residents and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care. In addition, the faculty member will have opportunities to attend regional, national, and/or international scientific meetings and serve on Kentucky Children’s Hospital and College of Medicine committees as needed.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Not specified

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Not specified

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue 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

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter