MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent

Board certification in Nephrology, Fellowship training or equivalent training in Transplant Nephrology, Demonstrated leadership in administrative roles within a medical school or academic medical center setting

KY Medical License within 30 days of appointment

The Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism at the University of Kentucky (UK) is seeking an innovative, academic and clinically focused nephrologist to assume the role of transplant nephrologist. This individual would join us at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. UK Transplant is the largest donor and transplant hospital in the state for the last 10 years. We have completed over 3500 Transplants since program inception. Currently our program averages 120 kidney transplants per year.

The clinical duties will consist of both inpatient and outpatient clinical professional services at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center. Other responsibilities include transplant-oriented research, quality assurance and improvement, medical administration, professional recruitment, participation in Transplant, Division, Department and hospital medical staff meetings. There are ample opportunities to build a research program pursuing interests of the applicant. This faculty position is expected to contribute to the research and overall academic mission of the Department of Internal Medicine and the Division of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism and will participate in the teaching of medical students, residents and fellows.

The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients throughout Kentucky, neighboring states, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth.

This position will provide an opportunity for advancement with generous benefit package including:

• Professional Development funding
• Relocation Assistance
• Malpractice Insurance
• 200% 403b retirement match
• Educational Benefits for family members
• Over 4 weeks of vacation plus 12 paid holidays and bonus days
• Productivity Bonus opportunities
• J1 Visa assistance
• Rank and compensation commensurate with experience.

The University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/ is located in Lexington, KY in the heart of the Bluegrass. Visit http://www.visitlex.com/ for more information as well as this video which highlights our vibrant community, https://vimeo.com/302892787.

• Lexington ranks 10th among US cities in college education rate.
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• A bustling arts community, Lexington is home to a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program.
• Home to a Class A minor league baseball team.
• It is the horse racing capital of the world with two horse racing tracks.
• Lexington has over 100 parks and with National parks nearby, they invite ample outdoor activities with hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping locally or within a short hour drive or less.
• Outstanding childhood education with nationally-ranked private and public grade schools and high schools.

Interested, qualified, candidates with questions may contact: Boutros (Peter) Sawaya, MD, Professor, Chief of Nephrology, Bone and Mineral Metabolism PeterSawaya@uky.edu. To apply, please include a CV and cover letter along with application. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.

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.