| Job Title | Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Bariatric Surgery |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | FE02611 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 7H850:SURGERY/GENERAL |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Type of Position | Faculty |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Tenure Track Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Required Education | M.D or equivalent |
| Required Related Experience | Completion of residency training in General Surgery Completion of fellowship training in bariatrics or minimally invasive surgery |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery Medical licensure within state of Kentucky, or eligibility to obtain licensure |
| Job Summary | University of Kentucky Healthcare is seeking a bariatric surgeon to assist with the clinical development of a bariatrics program and practice at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop, and maintain clinical services. Specific responsibilities will include: direct patient care, serving as an attending physician on the bariatric service, and supervise students and residents assigned to the General Surgery bariatric service as specified by the department chair. This position will also serve on applicable University hospital and College of Medicine committees as assigned, and participate in outreach activities for the Department of General Surgery. Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Demonstrated ability in direct patient care, and demonstrated ability in clinical teaching Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved in related disciplines |
| 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. |
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