Physician - Pediatric Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

Job Title
Physician - Pediatric Vice Chair of Clinical Operations

Requisition Number
FE04818

Working Title

Department Name
7H650:PEDIATRICS

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

MD, DO or equivalent

Required Related Experience

Completion of Pediatric Residency

Required License/Registration/Certification

Unrestricted KY Medical License
American Board of Pediatrics certification in General Pediatrics or Pediatric subspecialty

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking a physician faculty member to serve as the Executive Vice Chair and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, the individual will be a key member of the Chair’s executive administrative team, serving as an operations leader and expert within the Department, as well as a deputy to the Chair. At the enterprise level, this Vice Chair will emerge as a valued spokesperson and partner in further defining and implementing the vision for improving the health of Kentucky’s children.

JOB SUMMARY
• Facilitate, coordinate, support and oversee all departmental clinical activities to promote recognition locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally; develop and monitor relevant metrics to gauge success
• Define clinical priorities and metrics to which department success will be measured. Review data and use it to identify opportunities for improvement
• Responsible for improving patient care while enhancing efficiency, patient experience, and safety. Work with other leaders and peers to advance standard care processes.
• Serve as deputy to the Department Chair, exercising authority when the Chair deems necessary, to ensure uninterrupted departmental leadership and decision-making
• Provide day-to-day operational oversight of a large, complex pediatric department, including clinical operations, education, research, and administrative functions.
• Partner with the Chair to develop and execute the department’s strategic plan, aligning departmental priorities with the College of Medicine, health system, and university missions.
• Oversee clinical department performance, including quality, safety, access, productivity, and financial sustainability across pediatric divisions and practice sites.
• Help guide the budget development for the Department
• Collaborate with Department leadership and institutional advancement teams to identify funding priorities that align clinical, research, and educational goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies, including ACGME, LCME, hospital, and university requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between the department and UKHC leadership and affiliated clinical partners as delegated by the Chair.
• Leadership and oversight of clinical programs to ensure high-quality, safe patient care
• Represent the department in college, health system, and national pediatric organizations, as delegated by the Chair.
• Provide leadership during periods of organizational change, growth, or crisis, ensuring stability and continuity of operations.

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Leadership Experience at an Executive Level

Associate Professor rank or higher

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.