University of Kentucky

Posting Details

Job Title Orthopaedic Physician-Family Medicine/Sports Medicine

Requisition Number FE04814

Working Title

Department Name 7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Medical Degree or Equivalent

Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching

Required Related Experience

Completion of residency as well as specialty fellowship training in Ortho-Primary Care Sports Medicine

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky

Board Certified or eligible in Ortho-Primary Care Sports Medicine

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a physician faculty member to teach students and residents of the Orthopaedic Primary Care Sports Medicine service, as well as provide care for the patients on this service.

The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic Primary Care Sports Medicine related diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to orthopaedic primary care sports medicine patients, and will serve on applicable University and College of Medicine committees as assigned.

The preferred candidate will have a demonstrated ability in clinical teaching, as well as the ability to share responsibility for administration of the Ortho Primary Care Sports Medicine program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved in related disciplines

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

Our University Community

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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.