Medical Director – Kentucky Children's Richmond Road and the University of Kentucky
AMN Healthcare
Application
Details
Posted: 20-Jul-23
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Chiefs / Directors / Dept. Heads
Executive
Sector:
Academic Medical Group
Internal Number: 159725
Medical Director – Kentucky Children's Richmond Road and the University of Kentucky | Leadership Opportunity | Provide Care to Children in Need | Highly Desirable Kentucky Location
Kentucky Children's Richmond Road and the University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics seek a faculty member/Medical Director for Kentucky Children's Richmond Road. The Medical Director will have both a professional and leadership interest in leading the development and growth of a multi-disciplinary site that provides services to children in our Developmental Pediatrics, NICU Graduate, and Complex Care Clinics. In addition, the Medical Director will provide guidance and direction in developing multi-specialty collaborations focusing on the needs of children served at Kentucky Children's Richmond Road.
Kentucky Children's Richmond Road is part of the Kentucky Children's Hospital, nationally and regionally ranked by US News.
Opportunity Highlights
Leadership Opportunity - Serve as the Medical Director for the Kentucky Children's Richmond Road
Join the University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics and become a vital leader in providing high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective care to children in need
Develop clinical investigations/projects in your area of expertise with the opportunity for collaboration with other divisions and community outreach programs
Participate in the education of students, residents, and extended medical community
Establish outside partnerships and integrate community resources to make a significant impact on children's health
Excellent benefits include 403b with a 10 percent match, relocation allowance, ample vacation time, and tuition reimbursement for physician and family
The University of Kentucky is ranked a Best College by US News
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Overall grade of A and one of the best places to live in Kentucky (Niche)
Named a Best Place to Live, a Best Place to Retire, and a Best Place to Live for Quality of Life (US News)
Affordable cost of living
Some of the best public and private schools in the state
A safe, walkable downtown area with plenty of day and nightlife activities
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Convenient access to Louisville (home of the Kentucky Derby), Cincinnati, and Nashville
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