University of Kentucky
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Infectious Disease
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598
Department Name:
7H361:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - INFECTIO
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky's Infectious Diseases Division seeks an MD faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor level to fill the position of Senior Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship. The successful candidate will lead a growing infection prevention program and an active antimicrobial stewardship program. The ideal candidate will divide their effort between patient care and infection prevention activities, including leadership and scholarship in prevention of hospital acquired infections and antimicrobial stewardship, engagement of internal and external stakeholders, and representing IPAC and antimicrobial stewardship in the public arena.
The current IPAC program consists of a Senior Medical Director, an Assistant Medical Director, an IPAC Nurse Manager and ten Infection Preventionists covering 925 beds and specialty and primary care ambulatory facilities. The Senior Medical Director leads a physician team as part of the antimicrobial stewardship team and co-chairs with an Infectious Diseases Senior Pharmacist. Integral to the antimicrobial stewardship team are ten Infectious Disease Pharmacists who are heavily involved in stewardship across the UK HealthCare enterprise. The amount of clinical effort for this position is 50-60%, depending upon the individual strengths and career plans of the candidate.
UK is ranked in the Top Ten Best Large Employers by Forbes. UK Chandler Hospital is an IDSA recognized antimicrobial stewardship center of excellence since 2019. UK Infectious Diseases Division has a robust multidisciplinary team approach to inpatient services including OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy), endocarditis, bone & joint, and immunocompromised. In addition, the Bluegrass Care Clinic provides comprehensive ambulatory services for vulnerable patient populations affected by the opiate crisis, HIV/AIDS, bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. There are strong ties between the UK ID Division and the College of Pharmacy, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, and the College of Public Health.
Minimum Qualifications:
Board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases
Strong teaching and clinical skills
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
MD / DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience:
Completion of ACGME accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship
Required License/Registration/Certification:
Eligible for KY Medical license
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Eligible for Infectious Diseases Board Certification
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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7H361:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - INFECTIO
Job Summary:
The University of Kentucky's Infectious Diseases Division seeks an MD faculty member at the Assistant/Associate Professor or Professor level to fill the position of Senior Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship. The successful candidate will lead a growing infection prevention program and an active antimicrobial stewardship program. The ideal candidate will divide their effort between patient care and infection prevention activities, including leadership and scholarship in prevention of hospital acquired infections and antimicrobial stewardship, engagement of internal and external stakeholders, and representing IPAC and antimicrobial stewardship in the public arena.
The current IPAC program consists of a Senior Medical Director, an Assistant Medical Director, an IPAC Nurse Manager and ten Infection Preventionists covering 925 beds and specialty and primary care ambulatory facilities. The Senior Medical Director leads a physician team as part of the antimicrobial stewardship team and co-chairs with an Infectious Diseases Senior Pharmacist. Integral to the antimicrobial stewardship team are ten Infectious Disease Pharmacists who are heavily involved in stewardship across the UK HealthCare enterprise. The amount of clinical effort for this position is 50-60%, depending upon the individual strengths and career plans of the candidate.
UK is ranked in the Top Ten Best Large Employers by Forbes. UK Chandler Hospital is an IDSA recognized antimicrobial stewardship center of excellence since 2019. UK Infectious Diseases Division has a robust multidisciplinary team approach to inpatient services including OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy), endocarditis, bone & joint, and immunocompromised. In addition, the Bluegrass Care Clinic provides comprehensive ambulatory services for vulnerable patient populations affected by the opiate crisis, HIV/AIDS, bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. There are strong ties between the UK ID Division and the College of Pharmacy, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics, and the College of Public Health.
Minimum Qualifications:
Board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases
Strong teaching and clinical skills
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education:
MD / DO or equivalent
Required Related Experience:
Completion of ACGME accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship
Required License/Registration/Certification:
Eligible for KY Medical license
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Eligible for Infectious Diseases Board Certification
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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