Cardiology Physician

The Director of the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute and Cardiovascular Service Line Director is responsible for leading the strategy and program development for all cardiovascular and related clinical services at the University of Kentucky HealthCare. The position will provide clinical leadership and management for the cardiology, cardiac surgery, and other cardiac-specialized faculty which could include, but not limited to cardiac anesthesiology and hospitalists in their clinical activities and will maintain a comprehensive and long-range system-wide view of UK HealthCare. Effectively accomplishing these objectives requires a close cooperative relationship with UK HealthCare leadership and UK College of Medicine leadership, especially the chairs of medicine, anesthesiology, radiology, pediatrics, and surgery and the chiefs of cardiology and cardiac surgery. Ideal Experience :

• A record of outstanding personal academic accomplishments and credentials within cardiology cardiac surgery or other cardiovascular qualifications and the experience and national reputation necessary to ensure the enhancement of the clinical and quality missions of the institute.
• Successful administrative and leadership experience at an academic institution, e.g., as a chief, vice chair, residency program director, or center director.
• Mentorship and career guidance for junior faculty and an ability to identify and recruit diverse cohorts of faculty, providers, and staff.
• Financial and business acumen with appropriate knowledge of the complex financial pressures facing academic medical centers and healthcare delivery organizations.
• An MD Degree and board certification in cardiology or cardiac surgery and either licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky; additional graduate degrees are additive. For more information, reach out to Mark Dotson at : Or schedule a call at