Physician - Ophthalmologist

Job Title
Physician - Ophthalmologist

Requisition Number
FE04849

Working Title
Medical Retina/Uveitis

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 or equivalent plus completion of medical retina and uveitis fellowships

Required Related Experience

Completion of medical retina and uveitis fellowships

Required License/Registration/Certification

MD or equivalent and Kentucky medical license

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is a strong, multidisciplinary team 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.

We are seeking a Medical Retina/Uveitis physician to meet the medical and
academic needs of the department. The successful candidate will join a group of physicians that are committed to excellence in clinical care, instruction, scholarly activity and professional development in a robust and growing practice across eastern and southeastern Kentucky.

The primary responsibility of the individual in this position will be to enhance the clinical practice of the Department of Ophthalmology as part of the medical retina and uveitis teams. This person will be responsible for providing direct patient care, service as an attending physician, training fellows, residents and medical students assigned to the Ophthalmology Department. The individual in this position is expected to provide, develop and maintain clinical services as well as develop academic pursuits.

Please include an updated CV when applying to this position. 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.