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Physician - Pediatric Executive Vice Chair at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitlePhysician - Pediatric Executive Vice Chair
Requisition NumberFE04818
Working Title
Department Name7H650:PEDIATRICS
Work LocationLexington, KY
Type of PositionFaculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track StatusNon-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD, DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Completion of Pediatric Residency

Required License/Registration/Certification
Unrestricted KY Medical License
American Board of Pediatrics certification in General Pediatrics or Pediatric subspecialty

Job Summary
The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking a physician faculty member to serve as the Executive Vice Chair. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, the individual will be a key member of the Chair’s executive administrative team, serving as a leader and expert within the Department, as well as a deputy to the Chair.

JOB SUMMARY
  • Serve as deputy to the Department Chair, exercising authority when the Chair deems necessary, to ensure uninterrupted departmental leadership and decision-making
  • Facilitate, coordinate, support and oversee all departmental activities to promote recognition locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally; develop and monitor relevant metrics to gauge success
  • Provide day-to-day operational oversight of a large, complex pediatric department, focusing on faculty affairs, education, research, and administrative functions
  • Partner with the Chair to develop and execute the department’s strategic plan, aligning departmental priorities with the College of Medicine, health system, and university missions.
  • Help guide the budget development for the Department
  • Collaborate with Department leadership and philanthropy teams to identify funding priorities that align clinical, research, and educational goals
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies, including ACGME, LCME, hospital, and university requirements
  • Serve as a key liaison between the department, UK HealthCare and Golisano Children’s at UK leadership and affiliated clinical partners, as delegated by the Chair
  • In collaboration with the UK Healthcare and Golisano Children’s at UK leadership, provide oversight of faculty and APPs to ensure high-quality, safe, effective care
  • Represent the department in college, health system, and national pediatric organizations, as delegated by the Chair
  • Provide leadership during periods of organizational change, growth, or crisis, ensuring stability and continuity of operations

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Leadership Experience at an Executive Level
Associate Professor rank or higher

Deadline to Apply
Open Until FilledYes
Our University Community
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.


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  1. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • AAMC.org
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • UK Physician Recruiter
    • Current Resident or Fellow
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member (Please specify below.)
    • Recruiter or Search Firm (Please specify below.)
    • Other (Please specify below.)
  2. * Please provide additional details about how you first heard about this position.

    (Open Ended Question)


Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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