Assistant, Associate or Professor of Pediatrics

Assistant, Associate or Professor of Pediatrics

Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the University of Kentucky are seeking a full‑time BE/BC clinical pediatric Nephrologist with a broad interest in academic medicine. The position focuses on clinical care, teaching, and offers opportunities for scholarly activity. The candidate will join a collaborative division of nephrology and will:

• Be recruited at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to the University of Kentucky.
• Demonstrate effective clinical service and teaching in pediatric nephrology.
• Hold an MD, DO or MD/PhD (or equivalent) with a sustained record of excellent service.

The Division of Pediatric Nephrology provides a full range of services including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, pheresis, and CRRT. Clinical responsibilities include all aspects of pediatric nephrology, with a focus on expanding the ESRD and renal transplant program. The division staffs one licensed pediatric hemodialysis unit in the state and is accredited for pediatric kidney transplantation.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding, cost‑effective care to children with renal diagnoses at Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the Kentucky Clinic.
• Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and the extended medical community.
• Develop scholarly work in education, quality improvement, or clinical/translational research.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent; completion of pediatric residency and fellowship in pediatric nephrology.
• Unrestricted Kentucky medical license.
• Strong clinical, teaching, and research abilities.

Benefits and EEO

The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socioeconomic status.

Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings such as background checks or drug screens.

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