Description
Academic Sleep Medicine Physician
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky is seeking a Sleep Medicine Fellowship-trained Board-Certified/ Board-Eligible faculty member to function as an attending in the Sleep Disorders Center at UK HealthCare. Specialty training in pulmonary medicine, internal medicine or family medicine is preferred. Successful candidates will have opportunities to participate in teaching and in patient-oriented research in the areas of sleep disordered breathing, circadian rhythm disorders and cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. Opportunities for collaboration for overlap syndromes such as COPD-OSA overlap and ICU outcomes research is also available. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience.
The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth. As example, the Markey Cancer Center at UK is the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in Kentucky as well as highly ranked by U.S. News.
The University of Kentucky offers excellent and comprehensive compensation based on rank and experiences plus outstanding benefits packages. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky, which offers excellent schools, outstanding neighborhoods within walking distance to the University, low cost of living, and is a great place to raise a family. Outdoor activities and national parks are easily accessible in close proximity, providing an excellent work - life balance.
Questions or inquiries may be directed to: phillip.mccann@uky.edu. Please include a CV and letter of interest.
Eric Bensadoun, MD, MPH
Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine 740 S. Limestone, K528, Lexington, KY 40536-0284
Email: Phillip.mccann@uky.edu
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.
