Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Pulmonary Clinical Physician, Medical Director - Lung Transplant
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Job Title: Pulmonary Clinical Physician, Medical Director - Lung Transplant Requisition Number: FE04462 Department: 7H363: INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR Work Location: Lexington, KY Type of Position: Faculty Position Time Status: Full‑Time Tenure Track Status: Non‑Tenure Track
Required Education
MD/DO Degree or Equivalent
Eligible for a Kentucky Medical License
Completed an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship
Board eligible/Board Certified in both Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine
Required Related Experience
Fellowship in lung transplantation, 3‑5 years of experience in the care of lung transplant patients, and eligible for primary physician certification with the OPTN
Board certification in Internal Medicine
Board certification in Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine, or Sleep Medicine
Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine, or Sleep Medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky
Job Summary The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks a Transplant Pulmonologist to serve as the Medical Director of its expanding lung transplant program. The role involves leadership of program growth, care of inpatients, evaluation of transplant candidates (both inpatient and outpatient), and oversight of post‑transplant outpatient care. Candidates are also encouraged to teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and to participate in research on advanced lung diseases and transplantation. The program has performed over 500 life‑saving lung transplants and is located in a nationally ranked academic medical center.
Responsibilities
Lead and expand the lung transplant program.
Provide inpatient and outpatient care for lung transplant patients.
Evaluate patients for transplant listing and conduct post‑transplant follow‑up.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
Engage in patient‑oriented research in advanced lung diseases and transplantation.
Participate in administrative committees and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
MD/DO or equivalent, with Kentucky medical license eligibility.
Accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship completion.
Board certification/eligibility in both Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine.
3‑5 years of lung transplant experience and OPTN primary physician certification eligibility.
Strong clinical, leadership, and academic skills.
Other Information Questions or inquiries may be directed to Phillip.McCann@uky.edu. Please include your CV and letter of interest in your application. Address your letter to Eric Bensadoun, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, 740 S. Limestone, K528, Lexington, KY 40536‑0284.
All inquiries will remain confidential. This posting will remain open until filled.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter (optional)
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Posting Details Job Title: Pulmonary Clinical Physician, Medical Director - Lung Transplant Requisition Number: FE04462 Department: 7H363: INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR Work Location: Lexington, KY Type of Position: Faculty Position Time Status: Full‑Time Tenure Track Status: Non‑Tenure Track
Required Education
MD/DO Degree or Equivalent
Eligible for a Kentucky Medical License
Completed an accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship
Board eligible/Board Certified in both Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine
Required Related Experience
Fellowship in lung transplantation, 3‑5 years of experience in the care of lung transplant patients, and eligible for primary physician certification with the OPTN
Board certification in Internal Medicine
Board certification in Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine, or Sleep Medicine
Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine, or Sleep Medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky
Job Summary The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks a Transplant Pulmonologist to serve as the Medical Director of its expanding lung transplant program. The role involves leadership of program growth, care of inpatients, evaluation of transplant candidates (both inpatient and outpatient), and oversight of post‑transplant outpatient care. Candidates are also encouraged to teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and to participate in research on advanced lung diseases and transplantation. The program has performed over 500 life‑saving lung transplants and is located in a nationally ranked academic medical center.
Responsibilities
Lead and expand the lung transplant program.
Provide inpatient and outpatient care for lung transplant patients.
Evaluate patients for transplant listing and conduct post‑transplant follow‑up.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
Engage in patient‑oriented research in advanced lung diseases and transplantation.
Participate in administrative committees and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
MD/DO or equivalent, with Kentucky medical license eligibility.
Accredited Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship completion.
Board certification/eligibility in both Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine.
3‑5 years of lung transplant experience and OPTN primary physician certification eligibility.
Strong clinical, leadership, and academic skills.
Other Information Questions or inquiries may be directed to Phillip.McCann@uky.edu. Please include your CV and letter of interest in your application. Address your letter to Eric Bensadoun, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, 740 S. Limestone, K528, Lexington, KY 40536‑0284.
All inquiries will remain confidential. This posting will remain open until filled.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter (optional)
#J-18808-Ljbffr