Physician - Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Job Title
Physician - Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN)

Requisition Number
FE04741

Working Title

Department Name
7H506:OB/GYN - MOREHEAD

Work Location
Morehead, 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 OB/GYN residency and fellowship as appropriate

Required License/Registration/Certification

Board certified or eligible in OB/GYN

Must obtain Kentucky medical licensure upon appointment and maintain throughout the term of the appointment.

Must be appropriately credentialed and accepted as a member of the active staff.

Job Summary

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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible general OB/GYN for a full-time position at its community-based practice in Morehead, Kentucky.

Morehead is home to the University of Kentucky Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP), which accepts 10 medical students annually. Students spend their first two years on the Lexington campus with the larger class, then complete their third and fourth years in Morehead under the guidance of UK community-based faculty. Saint Claire Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) serves as the inpatient training facility.


Major Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology care.
• Participate in teaching activities with medical students.
• Engage in educational and community initiatives.
• Serve on hospital and university committees (strongly encouraged).
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching and supervising medical students.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for faculty development.


Job Duties:

• Build a comprehensive OB/GYN clinical practice alongside three other OB/GYNs. Call coverage is 1 in 4 weekends and 1 in 4 weekdays.
• Teach third- and fourth-year medical students. The practice hosts the RPLP OB/GYN clerkship and fourth-year electives.
• Teach gynecology to University of Kentucky Family Medicine residents.
• Collaborate with UK and SCRMC to promote quality and safety in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery.

To apply, please submit your CV via the UK Jobs site. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Clinical experience and strong record of demonstrated leadership is expected.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Experience and enthusiasm in teaching and supervising medical students is desirable.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

Our University Community

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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.