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Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Neonatal Pediatrics
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Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Neonatal Pediatrics
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently seeking a faculty member to provide inpatient care services in the Pediatric Neonatology Intensive Unit. This position will primarily be responsible for directing patient care to admitted patients, writing daily progress notes, submitting clinical charges, and overseeing fellow residents, neonatal nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and ancillary staff in providing care. This position will primarily be located in Corbin, KY.
This position will participate in night and weekend on-call coverage as assigned by the clinical division chief, and provide individual teaching to pediatric residents and other health care professionals participating in the care of patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In addition, this position will attend regional, national, and/or international scientific meetings and serve on Children’s Hospital and College of Medicine committees as needed.
The Kentucky Children’s Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky’s only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. In addition, this facility houses more than 30 advanced sub-specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery. The NICU is a 66-bed unit providing Level IV and intermediate care for the newborn. It provides a neonatal transport team that utilizes the Kentucky Children’s Hospital ambulance, a mobile neonatal unit, and serves as a regional neonatal transport center serving Eastern and Central Kentucky.
Our NICU is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology to give every at-risk newborn the best possible care. Patient care strategies within the NICU include infant therapy and high frequency ventilation for preemies with breathing disorders.
To apply, please include a CV and cover letter along with the application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until filled.
Requirements
Required Education: M.D., D.O. or the foreign equivalent
Required Related Experience: Completion of Residency in Pediatrics and Fellowship in Neonatology
Required License/Registration/Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics, board certified or board eligible in Neonatology, and eligible for a state-required medical license.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Supervisory responsibilities: No
Location: Lexington, KY
Type Of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Qualifications Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Neonatology; eligible for a state medical license. Residency in Pediatrics and Neonatology fellowship completed.
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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws 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, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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This position will participate in night and weekend on-call coverage as assigned by the clinical division chief, and provide individual teaching to pediatric residents and other health care professionals participating in the care of patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In addition, this position will attend regional, national, and/or international scientific meetings and serve on Children’s Hospital and College of Medicine committees as needed.
The Kentucky Children’s Hospital has Eastern and Central Kentucky’s only Level I pediatric trauma center, Level IV newborn (neonatal) intensive care unit and pediatric intensive care unit. In addition, this facility houses more than 30 advanced sub-specialty programs, such as pediatric oncology and pediatric surgery. The NICU is a 66-bed unit providing Level IV and intermediate care for the newborn. It provides a neonatal transport team that utilizes the Kentucky Children’s Hospital ambulance, a mobile neonatal unit, and serves as a regional neonatal transport center serving Eastern and Central Kentucky.
Our NICU is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology to give every at-risk newborn the best possible care. Patient care strategies within the NICU include infant therapy and high frequency ventilation for preemies with breathing disorders.
To apply, please include a CV and cover letter along with the application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until filled.
Requirements
Required Education: M.D., D.O. or the foreign equivalent
Required Related Experience: Completion of Residency in Pediatrics and Fellowship in Neonatology
Required License/Registration/Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics, board certified or board eligible in Neonatology, and eligible for a state-required medical license.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Supervisory responsibilities: No
Location: Lexington, KY
Type Of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Qualifications Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Neonatology; eligible for a state medical license. Residency in Pediatrics and Neonatology fellowship completed.
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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws 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, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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