Physician-Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

MD degree or equivalent
Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching

Completion of residency as well as fellowship training in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

Eligible for license to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky

Board Certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

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 Spine Surgery Service as well as to provide care for the patients on this service.

The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic Surgical Service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic-related diagnoses. The position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to Orthopaedic Spine 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 spine program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Include a CV with your application. Please ensure that CV dates for Education, Training, and Work Experience are in month/year formatting (mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy)

Applications will be viewed immediately , and the position will be open until filled.

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

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.