Physician - Transplant Pulmonologist

About the Role

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a Transplant Pulmonologist to join a team dedicated to expanding a thriving lung transplant program. This is an opportunity to join a world-class transplant program with more than 500 life-saving lung transplants completed, practice at a nationally ranked academic medical center, and enjoy the resources and reputation of the University of Kentucky, named a Best College by US News – UK HealthCare has been named the No. 1 Hospital in Kentucky for eight consecutive years.

Responsibilities

• Providing inpatient care for patients in the UK Lung Transplant program
• Evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing both inpatient and outpatient
• Outpatient post-transplant care
• Teaching of University of Kentucky medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participation in patient-oriented research in the areas of advanced lung diseases and lung transplantation

Requirements

• M.D/D.O. or equivalent
• Eligible for a Kentucky Medical License
• Completion of an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship
• BE/BC in both Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine
• Lung transplant fellowship or equivalent experience in the care of pre and post lung transplant patients

Qualifications

• AABIP board certified/eligible
• Pulmonary/Critical Care board certified/eligible
• Internal Medicine board certified

About the Department of Internal Medicine

The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. Led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG, the department secures over $35 million in grant funding annually, supports cutting-edge research, and maintains a strong focus on education and patient care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Education/Experience

Not specified.

Note: Please include a CV and letter of interest (Cover Letter) along with your application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.