MD, DO or equivalent

Completion of Pediatric Residency and Fellowship from an accredited program.

Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Infectious DIsease

Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Disease, in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking a faculty member to provide quality subspecialty care to patients . The division's responsibilities lie in the area of primary care, secondary care for children with problems that fall within the area of expertise of practicing physicians and tertiary care these patients.

This position will offer comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans to support the primary care provider in managing the care of patients with infectious diseases.

This position will also serve as Division Chief of Infectious Disease in the Department of Pediatrics. Administration activities such as advancing the mission and vision of the division, mentorship of
its members, streamlining of clinical services, excellence in interdisciplinary care, and strategic
planning for the future in alignment of the goals of the College of Medicine, Kentucky Children's
Hospital and UK HealthCare.

The selected candidate will provide patient care to infants, children and adolescents. The faculty member will also serve as an attending physician for the pediatric infectious diseases service, supervising a team of students and residents, to provide on-call coverage. In addition, this position will also contribute to the education of future physicians by supervising students and residents assigned to pediatric inpatient and outpatient services. Research and academic opportunities are also available.

Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Qualified candidates shall have evidence of capability and effectiveness as a practitioner, a teacher and clinical researcher in Pediatric Infectious Disease. In addition, qualified candidates shall have evidence of potential for growth as a supervisor, teacher, and practitioner.

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University 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 social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.