Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Department of Internal Medicine Vice Chair for Patient Safety, Quality and Service

Requisition Number FE03461 Working Title Department of Internal Medicine Vice Chair for Patient Safety, Quality and Service Department Name 7H350:INTERNAL MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education

MD, PhD or MD-PhD

Required Related Experience

Associate Professor or Professor, with documented experience as a leader in quality and safety who are career-driven, have strong management and mentoring skills and a depth of experience in managing comprehensive quality and safety programs – both hospital and outpatient.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Ky Medical License

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a faculty provider to serve as the Vice Chair for Patient Safety, Quality and Service. The Vice Chair for Patient Safety, Quality and Service will work in partnership with the Chair, other Vice Chairs and Division Chiefs, to provide overall leadership and coordination of the Department of Internal Medicine's work to foster a culture of safe and effective patient care. Internal Medicine is a vibrant and growing department in the College of Medicine. This individual will report to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.

The Department is poised to achieve regional and national recognition in clinical care delivery and medical education with opportunity to build a robust research program focused on the care of medically complex patients. Our department benefits from serving an integral role in a vibrant and robust healthcare enterprise, UK Healthcare, which brings state-of-the-art facilities and technology to our Lexington, Kentucky campus as we move toward our goal of becoming a top 20 medical center. UK HealthCare ranks in the top quartile of academic medical centers with service volume per year of > 1 million outpatient visits and > 40,000 hospital discharges with an annual operating budget of approximately $2 billion. Lexington, Horse Capitol of the world, is located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.

We seek candidates who exemplify the Living DIReCT values of UK HealthCare – Diversity, Innovation, Respect, Compassion, and Teamwork.

Please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This position is 0.25 FTE, the remaining 0.75 FTE will be in area of Clinical and or Research time based upon the candidate.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

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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.

Yes

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vita

Cover Letter

Optional Documents