Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the University of Kentucky are seeking to recruit a clinical pediatric hematologist/oncologist with an outstanding record of clinical and teaching endeavors. The ideal candidate would join a vibrant and collaborative division of pediatric hematologists/oncologists and would:
be recruited at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level to the University of Kentucky
demonstrate effective clinical service and teaching in pediatric hematology/oncology
hold an MD or MD/PhD or equivalent with a sustained record of excellent service
be willing to see both pediatric hematology and oncology patients
The duties for this full-time position include patient care, teaching and scholarly activities. The successful candidate must have completed a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship from an accredited program and be fully competent in the clinical care of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology patients. The ideal candidate will be interested in scholarly activities that could lead to a successful academic program. Applicants must be eligible to be licensed to practice medicine in Kentucky and be eligible for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
Interested candidates should contact Dr. John D’Orazio, Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Professor of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, for more information at jdorazio@uky.edu or 859-218-0931. Applications will be reviewed as received and invitations to interview will be extended to competitive candidates.
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
About University of Kentucky, Department of Pediatrics
UK Healthcare, the clinical enterprise of the University of Kentucky, encompasses multiple medical campuses as well as the clinical activities of all six health care colleges. The Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH) serves as a tertiary subspecialty regional referral and pediatric care center for the state of Kentucky as well as parts of Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee. KCH offers 205-pediatric beds, including a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, 12-bed pediatric ICU, 4-bed cardiac ICU and 90-bed level IV Neonatal ICU. KCH is nationally ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Cardiology & CT Surgery and Pediatric Orthopedics
Located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region, Lexington provides outstanding quality of life with a progressive and vibrant University community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, Lexington is notable for the friendliness of the South and with affordable housing, outstanding school options, excellent cultural, artistic, and dining venues, and collegiate sports. With a population in excess of 500,000, Greater Lexington offers many desirable features of large cities but with ease of access. In addition to an... avid sports community, Kentucky has several lakes and rivers with readily accessible outdoor activities, including the Red River Gorge.
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.
The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants for certain positions must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by UK Human Resources.
