Physician - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Job Title
Physician - Comprehensive Ophthalmologist

Requisition Number
FE04958

Working Title
Cataract Surgery Academic Faculty

Department Name
7H854:OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

MD plus Ophthalmology residency completion

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

Able to obtain Kentucky medical license

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, is seeking a Comprehensive Ophthalmologist to join our growing academic faculty. This is a unique opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while shaping the next generation of ophthalmologists.

What sets this position apart is the opportunity to dedicate approximately 50% of your professional effort to teaching and mentoring ophthalmology residents in cataract clinics and the operating room. This intentionally balanced role allows you to make a lasting impact on resident surgical education while maintaining an active and rewarding comprehensive ophthalmology practice.

As a faculty member, you will join a collaborative academic department committed to excellence in patient care, education, and scholarly activity, with opportunities for professional growth and academic advancement.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ophthalmic care to adult patients.
• Supervise and teach ophthalmology residents in cataract clinics and the operating room, with approximately 50% of the position dedicated to resident cataract education and surgical supervision.
• Educate and mentor ophthalmology residents and medical students through clinical instruction and hands-on surgical teaching.
• Participate in scholarly and academic activities aligned with your professional interests.
• Collaborate with faculty and multidisciplinary colleagues to advance the Department’s missions of clinical care, education, and research.

Why Join the University of Kentucky?

• A unique clinician-educator opportunity with approximately 50% of the position dedicated to resident cataract education and surgical supervision.
• The opportunity to mentor and train future cataract surgeons in both the clinic and operating room.
• A balanced academic career that combines clinical excellence with meaningful teaching.
• Faculty appointment within a thriving academic medical center.
• Opportunities for academic advancement, professional development, and scholarly pursuits.
• A collegial and collaborative department committed to innovation, education, and exceptional patient care.
  
  

The UK College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology is a strong, multidisciplinary team of more than 180 people dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together. Our department encompasses 37 faculty members, 122 staff members and 24 learners.

Each year, providers in the department see 140,000+ patient visits at 17 clinical sites. The department trains 24 residents and fellows across 8 accredited programs, while also contributing to the education of medical students and graduate trainees.

Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast. Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the “Horse Capital of the World”, Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce and culture. As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation. Lexington combines safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, an affordable cost of living, and a vibrant community that appeals to individuals, couples and families.

Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many cultural and recreational opportunities year-round. https://medicine.uky.edu/visit-college-medicine

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV along with their application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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.