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International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis

Assistant, Associate, or Professor

International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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The University of Kentucky is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity to join as an Adolescent Medicine Faculty in the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated physician to help us advance the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults in our community and beyond.

At the University of Kentucky, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment to achieve academic excellence. The Department of Pediatrics and Division of Adolescent Medicine greatly value work-life integration and are committed to overall faculty development and well-being. Our adolescent medicine team is comprised of one adolescent medicine physician, two general pediatricians, advanced practice providers, psychologists, therapists, registered dieticians, nurse navigator, social workers and registered nurses to provide comprehensive primary and consultative services. Our teen health clinic is federally funded through a Title X grant to provide family planning and related preventative health services.

The primary care services include general preventive health care, a Teen-tot program, and outreach at group home for adolescents with developmental disabilities. The consultative care includes evaluation and management of reproductive health including provision of long acting reversible contraceptives, management of menstrual bleeding in Heavy menstrual bleeding clinic with Hematology; evaluation and management of anxiety, depression, ADHD, problematic media use, pubertal concerns, eating disorder, disordered eating in outpatient setting; inpatient management of eating disorder for medical stabilization and nutritional rehabilitation.

Faculty in this position will provide consultative care in outpatient and inpatient settings. Faculty will have the opportunity to collaborate with other disciplines, enhance clinical services in eating disorder, obesity, substance use, reproductive health; be engaged in medical student and resident education, quality improvement activities and research.

Qualifications

Have active KY Medical License, or be able to obtain it prior to start date

MD or DO degree with board certification in Pediatrics, Family Medicine or Med- Peds

Board certified in Adolescent Medicine.

Strong commitment to patient care, education, and research.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit.

Benefits

10% match (based on salary) for retirements

Health insurance options

Flexible spending account

Vision insurance

22 vacation days/176 hours for full time faculty

Holidays paid

Bonus days between Christmas and New Years

Malpractice insurance coverage

Productivity Bonuses

Stipend Support for Fellows

Discretionary funds available for Full-Time Faculty members

Join us in our mission to empower young people to discover themselves, advance their health and wellbeing through exceptional healthcare, education, research and advocacy. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss it further, please feel free to reach out to Ashetin Soleimani-Meigooni at: ahso225@uky.edu. We would love to connect with you.

Find out more about KY Children's Hospital here: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital

Learn more about the Adolescent Medicine Division here: https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/services/adolescent-medicine

Learn more about Lexington, KY: https://www.visitlex.com/

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