Job Description/Summary: The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Infectious Disease, in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky is currently seeking a faculty member to provide quality subspecialty care to patients. The division’s responsibilities lie in the area of primary care, secondary care for children with problems that fall within the area of expertise of practicing physicians and tertiary care these patients.

This position will offer comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans to support the primary care provider in managing the care of patients with infectious diseases.

This position will also serve as Division Chief of Infectious Disease in the Department of Pediatrics. Administration activities such as advancing the mission and vision of the division, mentorship of its members, streamlining of clinical services, excellence in interdisciplinary care, and strategic planning for the future in alignment of the goals of the College of Medicine, Kentucky Children’s Hospital and UK HealthCare.

The selected candidate will provide patient care to infants, children and adolescents. The faculty member will also serve as an attending physician for the pediatric infectious diseases service, supervising a team of students and residents, to provide on-call coverage. In addition, this position will also contribute to the education of future physicians by supervising students and residents assigned to pediatric inpatient and outpatient services. Research and academic opportunities are also available. 

To learn more about our people, our purpose and our place, take a moment to view our UK Pediatrics video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2tZicH3ZSg

To Apply: Interested applicants should apply through the University of Kentucky Associate, or Professor in Pediatric Infectious Disease job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/548977 

Please include a CV and Cover Letter along with the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Questions can be directed to: Kirsten.McKeown@uky.edu

Qualifications: MD, DO or equivalent; Completion of Pediatric Residency and Fellowship from an accredited program; Required License/Registration/Certification; Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics and Infectious Disease Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky 

About UK HealthCare/Kentucky Children's Hospital

At Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH), we provide care that has been recognized as among the best in the nation. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report first honored our pediatric heart program with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and our pediatric orthopaedics program with Shriners Hospital as being among the country’s top programs. Year after year, we have continued to be ranked. In 2024, KCH ranked nationally in two areas of specialized care: pediatric cardiology & heart surgery, and pediatric and adolescent behavioral health. These rankings demonstrate our dedication to providing the best care possible to children of the Commonwealth. Kentucky Children's Hospital (KCH) is a comprehensive, multispecialty pediatric health care center providing compassionate inpatient and outpatient care to children in the Commonwealth. The hospital serves as the subspecialty regional referral and pediatric care center for central and eastern Kentucky. Medical students, residents, and fellows benefit from training alongside experienced pediatricians, pediatric nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, and pharmacists who are dedicated to caring for pediatric patients. We offer: The reg...ion’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma center along with the Makenna David Pediatric Emergency Center, the region’s only emergency center dedicated to kids; The region’s highest-level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, caring for the tiniest and sickest newborns; More than 30 advanced subspecialties, from cancer care to pediatric surgery, all devoted to children.

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