Inside Higher Ed
Pulmonary Clinical Physician, Medical Director - Lung Transplant
Inside Higher Ed, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Job Title
Pulmonary Clinical Physician, Medical Director - Lung Transplant
Requisition Number
FE04462
Department
7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Position Type
Faculty
Position Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track
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 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
Required Licenses/Registrations/Certifications
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 is seeking a Transplant Pulmonologist to serve as the Medical Director of a long‑standing and expanding lung transplant program. This 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 8 consecutive years. Candidates will be expected to play a leadership role in the growth and development of the lung transplant program as well as participate in the care of inpatients in the UK Lung Transplant program, the evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing both inpatient and outpatient, and outpatient post‑transplant care. Candidates will have the opportunity and are encouraged to be involved in the teaching of University of Kentucky medical students, residents, and fellows. There are also opportunities to participate in patient‑oriented research in the areas of advanced lung diseases, and lung transplantation.
Responsibilities
Leadership role in growth and development of the lung transplant program. Care of inpatients in the UK Lung Transplant program. Evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing (inpatient and outpatient). Outpatient post‑transplant care. Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Participation in patient‑oriented research.
Contact
Questions or inquiries may be directed to
Phillip.McCann@uky.edu . Please include your CV and letter of interest at time of email. Please address your letter to Eric Bensadoun, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, 740 S. Limestone, K528, Lexington, KY 40536-0284.
EEO Statement
University of Kentucky follows federal and state law; offers equal opportunities; no discrimination. All candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings.
Open Until Filled
Yes
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Pulmonary Clinical Physician, Medical Director - Lung Transplant
Requisition Number
FE04462
Department
7H363:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - PULMONAR
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Position Type
Faculty
Position Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track
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 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
Required Licenses/Registrations/Certifications
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 is seeking a Transplant Pulmonologist to serve as the Medical Director of a long‑standing and expanding lung transplant program. This 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 8 consecutive years. Candidates will be expected to play a leadership role in the growth and development of the lung transplant program as well as participate in the care of inpatients in the UK Lung Transplant program, the evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing both inpatient and outpatient, and outpatient post‑transplant care. Candidates will have the opportunity and are encouraged to be involved in the teaching of University of Kentucky medical students, residents, and fellows. There are also opportunities to participate in patient‑oriented research in the areas of advanced lung diseases, and lung transplantation.
Responsibilities
Leadership role in growth and development of the lung transplant program. Care of inpatients in the UK Lung Transplant program. Evaluation of patients for lung transplant listing (inpatient and outpatient). Outpatient post‑transplant care. Teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Participation in patient‑oriented research.
Contact
Questions or inquiries may be directed to
Phillip.McCann@uky.edu . Please include your CV and letter of interest at time of email. Please address your letter to Eric Bensadoun, MD, MPH, Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, 740 S. Limestone, K528, Lexington, KY 40536-0284.
EEO Statement
University of Kentucky follows federal and state law; offers equal opportunities; no discrimination. All candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings.
Open Until Filled
Yes
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