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Physician - Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon

University of Kentucky
location2914 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/18/2026
Full Time

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePhysician - Trauma & Critical Care SurgeonRequisition NumberFE04891Working TitleDepartment Name7H85T:SURGERY-TRAUMA & ACUTE CAREWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationM.D or equivalentRequired Related ExperienceCompletion of residency and a Critical Care/ Trauma FellowshipRequired License/Registration/CertificationBoard Eligible/Board Certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care/Trauma

Current, or eligibility to obtain, medical licensure in the state of KentuckyJob SummaryThe Department of Surgery, Division of Acute Care Surgery, Trauma & Critical Care Surgery, at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a fellowship-trained board eligible/board certified Trauma surgeon interested in an academic career. The candidate must have successfully completed an accredited general surgery residency program and a Trauma/Critical Care surgical fellowship.

The candidate must be committed to teaching, scholarly activity, and excellence in clinical care. Academic rank is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualification. The trauma surgery program services the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center and the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center.

Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe 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.

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