Endocrinology Clinical Physician

Job Summary 

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an open-rank faculty member in Internal Medicine that will act as an attending physician for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Division. This position will be located at The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, a 20,000-square-foot clinic space at the UK HealthCare – Turfland location in Lexington, Kentucky. In addition to being home to the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center, UK HealthCare – Turfland houses a variety of services that are important to the management and treatment of diabetes and related conditions, including a pharmacy, a laboratory, radiology services, including ultrasound, and ophthalmology and optometry services. Having so many capabilities under one roof allows our team of experts to care for patients ranging from infants to seniors in a seamless, coordinated fashion.

Duties include:

• Provide clinical care for patients while supervising residents in ambulatory and hospital-based settings.
• Participate in clinical teaching activities within the Division, as negotiated between the Division Chief and the individual faculty member.
• Support the clinical research mission of the Division through various roles including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients to clinical trials, and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research.
• Represent the University of Kentucky in a professional manner as an active member of the medical staff. These responsibilities include active participation in medical staff affairs; adherence to evidence based practice standards; and a strong commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Serve on appropriate Division, Department, University, Hospital and College committees as assigned by the Division Chief.

Please include Curriculum Vita along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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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.

For more information and to apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/596954