Palliative Care Clinical Physician at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

MD Degree or Equivalent

Completion of residency training

Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
KY Medical License

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine is seeking excellent candidates in Internal Medicine for an opportunity for an academically-oriented position as an Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Palliative Care. There are both inpatient and outpatient opportunities. The team is well supported by an interdisciplinary palliative care team.

This position will have a 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.

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.