Physician - Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction/General Ortho Surgeon

Job Title
Physician - Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction/General Ortho Surgeon

Requisition Number
FE04800

Working Title
UK St. Claire Medical Center

Department Name
7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

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
Demonstrated Ability in Clinical Teaching

Required Related Experience

Completion of residency as well as fellowship training in Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction Surgery

Required License/Registration/Certification

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

Job Summary

Through our strategic alliance with UK St. Claire, the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a clinical physician faculty member specializing in Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction/General Ortho Surgery to join our growing Orthopaedic practice in Morehead, KY.

The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic service, as well as supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with Orthopaedic-related diagnoses. The position will also be responsible for establishing protocols and critically evaluating outcomes as related to Orthopaedic Joint Reconstruction 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 joint reconstruction program. Rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Include a CV with your application. Please ensure that CV dates for Education, Training, and Work Experience are in month/year formatting (mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy). Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the Medical Center involved with related disciplines.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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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.