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Job Summary
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is offering an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, supportive group of five board-certified/eligible colorectal surgeons. This is an academic position with our surgeons serving as the primary teaching faculty for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. The clinical practice is through UK Healthcare, the Lexington VA Healthcare System, and the Markey Cancer Center – an NCI Comprehensive Cancer center. We are an NAPRC accredited program. We function as the tertiary referral center for eastern Kentucky – a region that experiences significant disparities in and barriers to care. Our robust practice treats a wide range of diseases colorectal disease including the complex, multidisciplinary care for colorectal cancer and IBD patients. Our division supports an ACGME-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship and the UK general surgery residency program. The new recruit will not only have the opportunity to join an extremely productive clinical practice but also a trajectory for academic growth through mentorship.
Responsibilities
Teaching learners at all levels in all areas of colorectal surgery Participation in multidisciplinary care and educational conferences Commitment to scholarly activity through mentorship learners in research and/or quality improvement projects Clinical care in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, acute, elective, etc. Shared call Serving in university and departmental committees as necessary Serving in extramural activities through regional and national societies i.e. moderator, reviewer, committee member, etc. Commitment to clinical excellence and surgical quality
Qualifications
Required Education The candidate must have successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship. Required Experience
Board Certification/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery Motivation in the development of an academic career Commitment to core missions of the division: teaching, scholarly activity, mentorship, professional development, surgical quality, and clinical excellence Proficiency in both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery Required License/Registration/Certification Active, unencumbered KY Medical License/Eligible for KY Medical License Active, unencumbered DEA/Eligible for DEA Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery Employment Details
Job Title Physician - Colorectal Surgeon Requisition Number FE04615 Department Name 7H85C:SURGERY-COLORECTAL Work Location Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Open Until Filled Yes
Community Information
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 offers families safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, an affordable cost of living and is a wonderful place to raise a family.
Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many more cultural and recreational opportunities all year round.
Application Information
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of interest with career objectives via email to: Jitesh A. Patel, MD, FACRS, FACS Chief of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery 800 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40536-0284 jitesh.patel@uky.edu Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University follows applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and 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 socio-economic status. This position may require pre-employment screenings including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is offering an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, supportive group of five board-certified/eligible colorectal surgeons. This is an academic position with our surgeons serving as the primary teaching faculty for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. The clinical practice is through UK Healthcare, the Lexington VA Healthcare System, and the Markey Cancer Center – an NCI Comprehensive Cancer center. We are an NAPRC accredited program. We function as the tertiary referral center for eastern Kentucky – a region that experiences significant disparities in and barriers to care. Our robust practice treats a wide range of diseases colorectal disease including the complex, multidisciplinary care for colorectal cancer and IBD patients. Our division supports an ACGME-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship and the UK general surgery residency program. The new recruit will not only have the opportunity to join an extremely productive clinical practice but also a trajectory for academic growth through mentorship.
Responsibilities
Teaching learners at all levels in all areas of colorectal surgery Participation in multidisciplinary care and educational conferences Commitment to scholarly activity through mentorship learners in research and/or quality improvement projects Clinical care in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, acute, elective, etc. Shared call Serving in university and departmental committees as necessary Serving in extramural activities through regional and national societies i.e. moderator, reviewer, committee member, etc. Commitment to clinical excellence and surgical quality
Qualifications
Required Education The candidate must have successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship. Required Experience
Board Certification/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery Motivation in the development of an academic career Commitment to core missions of the division: teaching, scholarly activity, mentorship, professional development, surgical quality, and clinical excellence Proficiency in both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery Required License/Registration/Certification Active, unencumbered KY Medical License/Eligible for KY Medical License Active, unencumbered DEA/Eligible for DEA Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery Employment Details
Job Title Physician - Colorectal Surgeon Requisition Number FE04615 Department Name 7H85C:SURGERY-COLORECTAL Work Location Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Open Until Filled Yes
Community Information
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 offers families safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, an affordable cost of living and is a wonderful place to raise a family.
Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many more cultural and recreational opportunities all year round.
Application Information
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of interest with career objectives via email to: Jitesh A. Patel, MD, FACRS, FACS Chief of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery 800 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40536-0284 jitesh.patel@uky.edu Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University follows applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and 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 socio-economic status. This position may require pre-employment screenings including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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