Physician Pediatric-Developmental / Behavioral - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Position Title

Chief of Developmental Pediatrics

About the Role

University of Kentucky HealthCare is seeking a Board-Certified Chief of Developmental Pediatrics.

The primary responsibilities of this individual will be to engage in research to develop and enhance research opportunities to include :

Seek and apply for grant funding to support research.

Provide research leadership and coordination for the Division of Developmental Pediatrics.

Collaborate with other Pediatric and UK faculty to facilitate research and academic work products in alignment with Division and Department goals.

Apply for and maintain IRB protocols.

Plan for and participate in the implementation of interventions.

Disseminate research through publications, conferences, community education, and collaborations with schools and agencies.

Patient Care – Diagnose and Provide compassionate health care to children who have developmental challenges

Administration- Advance the mission and vision of the division, mentorship of its members, streamlining of clinical services, excellence in interdisciplinary care, and strategic planning for the future in alignment of goals of the College of Medicine and UK HealthCare

Professional Development – Actively participate in activities such as membership in study sections, advisory groups, professional societies, and / or other notable academic or scientific achievements

Work Hours, Call Schedule & Other Info.

Work Location :  Kentucky Children’s Richmond Road, 1900 Richmond Rd, Lexington, KY 40502

Call Schedule : No call

Patient Volume IP / OP : No inpatient.  OP volume related to the number of providers.

# of Advanced Practice Providers : 5

# of Nurses : 4

# of Support Staff : 9

Qualifications

Education : M.D. / D.O. degree or equivalent

Experience : Eligibility for or actively licensed to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Completed a residency in Pediatrics and a fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Certifications : Board-certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Compensation, Bonus, CME, & PTO

Compensation will be discussed with complete transparency during the phone screen

Loan forgiveness bonus available

Annual vacation time is 22 days per year (on a prorated basis) plus five bonus days at the Christmas / New Year timeframe.

Malpractice

Yes, included with tail. We have our own with UK HealthCare.

Benefits

Our physicians enjoy a competitive salary and bonus structure based on the AAMC Physician benchmarks. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 200% match retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

KHC Highlights & Impacts

• Ranked #1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News for 8 consecutive years.
• Level I Trauma Center
• Strong in cancer, ENT, OB-GYN, GI, cardiology, pediatric specialties, and high-volume complex procedures
• 34K cases July 2024-April 2025
• 1.2 million ambulatory volumes
• 110K ER Visits / 39K discharges
• New Cancer & Neuro Center opening 2027
• Kloiber Foundation Teen Lounge

UKHC Locations

About Lexington, KY