Physician-Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
University of Kentucky
Fayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
1/10/2026
Healthcare
Full Time
Job Title
Physician-Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon
Requisition Number
FE04786
Working Title
Department Name
7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Work Location
Lexington, 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 Spine 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
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a physician faculty member to teach students and residents of the Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Service as well as to provide care for the patients on this service.
The physician faculty will supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic Surgical 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 Spine 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 spine 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 viewed immediately , and the position will be open until 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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