Physician - Cardiac Surgeon at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

M.D, D.O or equivalent

Completion of residency as well as fellowship in cardiac surgery and subspecialty

Board eligible/board certified in cardiac surgery

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

The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine is seeking a board eligible/board certified Cardiac Surgeon to meet the medical and academic needs of the division. The candidate must be committed to clinical care, instruction, and scholarly activity.

The primary responsibility of the person in this position is to enhance the delivery of patient care and increase the academic and clinical output in the area of cardiac transplant at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop, and maintain clinical services as well as develop academic pursuits in the field of cardiac transplant.

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

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

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.