Pediatric Executive Vice Chair (Physician)

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics is seeking a physician faculty member to serve as the Executive Vice Chair. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, the individual will be a key member of the Chair’s executive administrative team, serving as a leader and expert within the Department, as well as a deputy to the Chair.

Job Summary

·         Serve as deputy to the Department Chair, exercising authority when the Chair deems necessary, to ensure uninterrupted departmental leadership and decision-making

·         Facilitate, coordinate, support and oversee all departmental activities to promote recognition locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally; develop and monitor relevant metrics to gauge success

·         Provide day-to-day operational oversight of a large, complex pediatric department, focusing on faculty affairs, education, research, and administrative functions

·         Partner with the Chair to develop and execute the department’s strategic plan, aligning departmental priorities with the College of Medicine, health system, and university missions.

·         Help guide the budget development for the Department

·         Collaborate with Department leadership and philanthropy teams to identify funding priorities that align clinical, research, and educational goals

·         Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional policies, including ACGME, LCME, hospital, and university requirements

·         Serve as a key liaison between the department, UK HealthCare and Golisano Children’s at UK leadership and affiliated clinical partners, as delegated by the Chair

·         In collaboration with the UK Healthcare and Golisano Children’s at UK leadership, provide oversight of faculty and APPs to ensure high-quality, safe, effective care 

·         Represent the department in college, health system, and national pediatric organizations, as delegated by the Chair

·         Provide leadership during periods of organizational change, growth, or crisis, ensuring stability and continuity of operations

Required Education/Experience

MD, DO or equivalent

Completion of Pediatric Residency

Required License/Registration/Certification

Unrestricted KY Medical License

American Board of Pediatrics certification in General Pediatrics or Pediatric subspecialty

Preferred Education/Experience

Leadership Experience at an Executive Level

Associate Professor rank or higher

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter along with their application via https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/618023. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact: Kirsten.McKeown@uky.edu

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