Job description
Department Name: 7H354:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS – CARDIOLO
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education: MD Degree or Equivalent
Required Related Experience: Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
Clinical cardiology experience is required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Ky Medical License;
Board certified in Internal Medicine;
Board eligible or board certified in subspecialty of Cardiovascular Diseases;
Job Summary
The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky is seeking a faculty member to primarily focus upon the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases within the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. This position will have regular assignments in the faculty rotations to cover inpatient services, interpretation of echocardiograms, nuclear cardiology, and other procedures including outpatient cardiology clinics. Most all of these activities will include clinical care teaching activities with medical students, residents, and fellows.
Professional Development activities such as attending continuing education meetings, workshops, lectures, and other activities will be necessary to participate in the various missions of the Department, the College, and the University.
Please include an updated curriculum vitae when submitting your application. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Echocardiography, TEE, nuclear cardiology or cardiac CCTA are not necessary, but will be favorably received.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No
Open Until Filled
Yes
How to apply
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