Description

Location: University of Kentucky HealthCare

Department: Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)

Academic Rank: Commensurate with experience

Position Summary:

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a full-time Sleep Medicine Physician to join the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. This non-tenure track faculty position is open-rank, with academic appointment determined by experience and qualifications. The position focuses on outpatient clinic responsibilities, inpatient consultation, and interpretation of sleep studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient sleep medicine services.
• Interpret and manage sleep studies, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing.
• Participate in clinical teaching for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to department didactics and academic programming.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Overseeing Advance Practice Providers.

Qualifications:

Required:

• MD or DO or equivalent degree.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited Sleep Medicine Fellowship.
• Clinical experience in Sleep Medicine.
• Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Kentucky Medical License (required within 30 days of employment).
• Board certified in Internal Medicine.
• Board eligible or certified in Sleep Medicine.

Preferred:

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Evidence of academic research or experience as program director.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive academic salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME).
• Tuition/education benefits for eligible faculty dependents.
• Faculty appointment through the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

Why UK HealthCare?

• Premier academic medical center serving Kentucky and beyond
• Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence
• Home to nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge research
• Strong commitment to physician development, mentorship, and innovation
• Department of Internal Medicine: Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
• UK Healthcare: Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

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