University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDivision Chief for Hospital MedicineRequisition NumberFE03561Working TitleDepartment Name7H369:Internal Medicine - HospitalistWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationMD Degree or EquivalentCompletion of residency in Internal MedicineRequired Related ExperienceClinical physician experience and demonstrated qualifications in education and research.Required License/Registration/CertificationInternal Medicine Board certified or eligibleKY Medical LicenseJob SummaryThe Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Kentucky seeks candidates for the position of Chief of the Division of Hospital Medicine. The Division 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 over 1 million outpatient visits and around 40,000 hospital discharges with an annual operating budget of approximately $2.8 billion. Lexington, Horse Capitol of the world, is located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.Responsibilities of the Chief include a combination of administrative, clinical, research and educational duties pertinent to and experience. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor.The Division of Hospital Medicine is the largest division within the university with about 90 Faculty Physicians and 20 Advance Practice Providers, 125K annual encounters, and about 14K discharges; operating with a fully integrated Electronic Health Record System (EHR - Epic). The Hospital Medicine Chief must lead our growing robust inpatient academic practice and promote the development of expertise in medical education, complex care, quality and safety, and health services research. Candidates should have excellent skills and experience in leadership, education and research to further advance the success of our clinical and academic programs.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. In addition, please include the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit letters from your references within the employment system.Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceAdditional training with a Masters degree in Public Health, Research, Education, Health Administration or Business is preferredDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesUniversity Community of InclusionThe 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().1. * 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. (Open Ended Question)2. * 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? * Yes No3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System? * InsideHigherEd.com* HigherEdJobs.com* Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)* HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)* InsightIntoDiversity.com* Academic Keys* HospitalCareers.com* Latinosinhighered.com* Indeed.com* A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member* UK Job Fair* None of the aboveApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Curriculum VitaOptional Documents1. Cover Letter Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/oXyKn7cd5oXZPSVjOUllOjPI240130213