Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Palliative Care #FE03397
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Palliative Care
Requisition Number
FE03397
Working Title
Palliative Care Clinical Physician
Department Name
7H374:Internal Medicine - Pallative Care
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD Degree or Equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of residency training
Required License/Registration/Certification
Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
KY Medical License
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky, Department of Internal Medicine is seeking excellent candidates in Internal Medicine for an opportunity for an academically-oriented position in the Division of Palliative and Supportive Care University faculty practices. There are both inpatient and outpatient opportunities. The team is well supported by an interdisciplinary palliative care team.
This position will have full clinical faculty appointment, competitive compensation and benefits. Candidates must be board eligible or board certified in any qualifying residency that allows for completion of the Hospice and Palliative Medicine Board Certification. Residency completion includes, but is not limited to, Internal Medicine, Med Peds, Family Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, PM&R, and Emergency Medicine.
Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and professional experience.
UK HealthCare is located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Lexington and is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance we strive to provide for all our employees. Lexington, KY is consistently ranked nationally in the top sectors for Business and Careers (Forbes), Young Professionals (Kiplinger), and Education (Parenting).
The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit an application via the UK Jobs site, along with current curriculum vita and a cover letter.
There are currently 3 faculty positions available for Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Palliative Care. You will need to apply to each individual opening to be considered for each position. Please use these requisition numbers for ease of reference to each available opening: FE03396, FE03397, FE03398
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific Questions
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- * The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question) - * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. I understand that I will be obligated to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination or exemption requirement prior to starting employment at the University of Kentucky.
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
- InsideHigherEd.com
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Academic Keys
- HospitalCareers.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- UK Job Fair
- None of the above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vita
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter