Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Academic Geriatrician/General Internal Medicine

Requisition Number FE03535 Working Title Department Name 7H359:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - GENERAL Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education

MD or MD/PhD degree

Required Related Experience

Residency Training as well as experience as a clinical physician Must have outstanding clinical and communication skills

Must possess a strong interest in clinical research activities related to dementia

Required License/Registration/Certification

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky

Job Summary

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) and the Division of Internal Medicine at University of Kentucky (UK) in Lexington KY are seeking a full- time academic Geriatrician for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and have demonstrated clinical and research skills. This academic appointment offers an opportunity to provide clinical care in a cooperative and collegial team environment at UK Healthcare while also participating in clinical research activities in the SBCoA and its long-standing NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC). The position will have 50% protected time for pursuit of collaborative clinical research activities that include numerous clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and observational studies in longitudinal cohorts such as the ADRC and MarkVCID. Clinical service will focus on the clinical care of older adults in the ambulatory care setting. The successful candidate will have demonstrated commitment to interprofessional practice, cultural competence, quality improvement with a proven ability to provide high quality primary, specialty, and consultative care. Candidate must use a person-centered approach that embraces an understanding of personal goals, equity, inclusion, and holistic care.

Application Requirements · Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV

· Cover Letter

· Statement of Research Interests (Specific Request 1)

· Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Specific Request 2)

· Contact Information for 3 individuals who can serve as References

Applications will be reviewed immediately and 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 Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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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The College of Medicine recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within our college, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of these values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

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The College of Medicine seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, student, and colleague we encounter. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the College of Medicine values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?

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The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, 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. I understand that I will be obligated to comply with the COVID-19 vaccination or exemption requirement prior to starting employment at the University of Kentucky.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vita

Cover Letter

Specific Request 1

Specific Request 2

Optional Documents