Job Description
Posting Details Posting Details
Job Title Physician - Podiatrist
Requisition Number FE04860
Working Title Inpatient Orthopaedic Surgery
Department Name 7H859:ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track
Required Education DPM or equivalent
Required Related Experience Residency-Trained in Podiatric Medicine
Required License/Registration/Certification Active, current DPM license to practice in Kentucky
Board Certified or Eligible in Podiatric Medicine
Job Summary The primary responsibilities of the person in this position are to provide inpatient care and to teach students and residents (as applicable) in the optimal management of patients needing podiatric/foot-ankle services, in the treatment of patients with podiatric/foot-ankle needs, and in the management of patients who benefit from podiatric/foot-ankle services.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Supervise medical students assigned to the Orthopaedic Surgical Services as specified by the Department Chair
- Supervise and educate residents in the care of patients with foot and ankle disorders and other issues related to podiatry
- Serve as an attending and teaching physician in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery's foot/ankle service, focusing on inpatient and consultative care.
- Serve on appropriate University Hospital and College of Medicine committees as assigned
- Support the research mission of the department
Please include a current CV when submitting your application. Date formatting for all education and experience listings must be in month/year format (mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy). Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Demonstrate ability in Teaching
- Ability to relate with fellow colleagues involved in related disciplines
- Ability to share responsibility for the administration of Orthopaedic Surgery Programs
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes
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Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start