Physician - Colorectal Surgeon

Overview

Job Title: Physician - Colorectal Surgeon

Location: Lexington, KY | Department: 7H85C:SURGERY-COLORECTAL | Type: Faculty | Position Time Status: Full-Time | Tenure Track: Non-Tenure Track | Requisition Number: FE04615

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is offering an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, supportive group of five board-certified/eligible colorectal surgeons. This is an academic position with our surgeons serving as the primary teaching faculty for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. The clinical practice is through UK Healthcare, the Lexington VA Healthcare System, and the Markey Cancer Center – an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are an NAPRC accredited program. We function as the tertiary referral center for eastern Kentucky – a region that experiences significant disparities in and barriers to care. Our robust practice treats a wide range of colorectal disease including the complex, multidisciplinary care for colorectal cancer and IBD patients.

Our division supports an ACGME-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship and the UK general surgery residency program. The new recruit will not only have the opportunity to join an extremely productive clinical practice but also a trajectory for academic growth through mentorship.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Successful completion of and ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship
• Board Certification/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Motivation in the development of an academic career
• Commitment to core missions of the division: teaching, scholarly activity, mentorship, professional development, surgical quality, and clinical excellence
• Proficiency in both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery

Preferred

Candidates with a proven track record in research and scholarly activity are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teaching learners at all levels in all areas of colorectal surgery
• Participation in multidisciplinary care and educational conferences
• Commitment to scholarly activity through mentorship learners in research and/or quality improvement projects
• Clinical care in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, acute, elective, etc.
• Shared call
• Serving in university and departmental committees as necessary
• Serving in extramural activities through regional and national societies i.e. moderator, reviewer, committee member, etc.
• Commitment to clinical excellence and surgical quality

Education & Certification

Required Education: Successful completion of and ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship

Required Related Experience

• Board Certification/Eligibility in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery
• Motivation in the development of an academic career
• Commitment to core missions of the division: teaching, scholarly activity, mentorship, professional development, surgical quality, and clinical excellence
• Proficiency in both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active, unencumbered KY Medical License/Eligible for KY Medical License
Active, unencumbered DEA/Eligible for DEA
Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery

Open Until Filled

Yes

Application & Contact

Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of interest with career objectives.

Contact: Jitesh A. Patel, MD, FACRS, FACS, Chief of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY . Email:

Community Information

Lexington is a sophisticated city in the southeast, in the heart of the Bluegrass and known as the “Horse Capital of the World.” The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce, culture, and diversity. As an SEC school, the university boasts unique and competitive collegiate sports. Lexington offers safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, an affordable cost of living and is a wonderful place to raise a family.

Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many more cultural and recreational opportunities all year round. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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