Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Specialty-Bowling Green, KY

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 3, 2024
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Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hand Specialty-Bowling Green, KY

Requisition Number

FE03772

Working Title

Assistant, Associate, or Professor

Department Name

7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Work Location

Bowling Green, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Medical Degree or Equivalent
Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching

Required Related Experience

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

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligible for license to practice medicine in Kentucky
Board Certified or eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky is seeking a physician faculty member to teach students and residents, as well as provide care for the patients on the Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Service in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Position will be 100 percent on-site at the UKHC outreach clinic in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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 diagnosis. This position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to orthopaedic hand surgery 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 orthopaedic hand program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

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

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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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  1. The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System?
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    • Latinosinhighered.com
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    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
Optional Documents
  1. Academic Transcript