Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Requisition Number

FE03837

Working Title

Department Name

7H950:REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

MD degree or equivalent

Required Related Experience

Completion of a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Completion of fellowship in spinal cord injury.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Board eligibility seeking certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Currently licensed, or eligibility for license, to practice medicine within the state of Kentucky.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, in collaboration with UK Healthcare, in Lexington, Kentucky is recruiting for board eligible or certified Physiatrists. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, and professional development. Associated administrative responsibilities are available.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest summarizing clinical service preference. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled.

For more information, please call (859) 323-3013 or contact:
Susan McDowell, MD
Janet Galloway Carter Endowed Chairperson
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of Kentucky located at
Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital
2050 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40504
Email: susan.mcdowell@uky.edu

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * University of Kentucky College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK College of Medicine, 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 the UK College of Medicine values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)
  2. * University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK 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?
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Academic Keys
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Specific Request 1
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter