Description

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, supportive group of five board-certified/eligible colorectal surgeons.  This is an academic position with our surgeons serving as the primary teaching faculty for the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.  The clinical practice is through UK Healthcare, the Lexington VA Healthcare System, and the Markey Cancer Center - an NCI Comprehensive Cancer center.  We are an NAPRC accredited program.  We function as the tertiary referral center for eastern Kentucky - a region that experiences significant disparities in and barriers to care.  Our robust practice treats a wide range of diseases colorectal disease including the complex, multidisciplinary care for colorectal cancer and IBD patients.   
 
Our division supports an ACGME-accredited colon and rectal surgery fellowship and the UK general surgery residency program.  The new recruit will not only have the opportunity to join an extremely productive clinical practice but also a trajectory for academic growth through mentorship. 
  
Responsibilities 
Teaching learners at all levels in all areas of colorectal surgery 
Participation in multidisciplinary care and educational conferences 
Commitment to scholarly activity through mentorship learners in research and/or quality improvement projects 
Clinical care in various settings: inpatient, outpatient, acute, elective, etc. 
Shared call  
Serving in university and departmental committees as necessary 
Serving in extramural activities through regional and national societies i.e. moderator, reviewer, committee member, etc. 
Commitment to clinical excellence and surgical quality 
 
Community Information 
Lexington is an understated and sophisticated city in the southeast.  Situated in the heart of the Bluegrass and rightfully called the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and horse farms. The University of Kentucky is central to the city and plays a major role in commerce, culture, and diversity.  As an SEC school, the university boasts one of the most unique and competitive collegiate sports teams in the nation.  Lexington offers families safe neighborhoods, top-rated schools, an affordable cost of living and is a wonderful place to raise a family. 
https://www.visitlex.com 
 
Louisville and Cincinnati are a little over an hour’s drive and complement and complement Lexington as larger, vibrant cities with many more cultural and recreational opportunities all year round.     
 
Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
 
Interested applicants should submit their CV and a letter of interest with career objectives via email to:  
 
Jitesh A. Patel, MD, FACRS, FACS 
Chief of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery  
800 Rose Street 
Lexington, KY 40536-0284 
[email protected] 

Requirements

Required
Successful completion of and ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal Surgery fellowship 
Board Certification/Eligible in General Surgery and Colon and Rectal Surgery 
Motivation in the development of an academic career 
Commitment to core missions of the division: teaching, scholarly activity, mentorship, professional development, surgical quality, and clinical excellence 
Proficiency in both laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery 
 
Preferred
Candidates with a proven track record in research and scholarly activity are highly encouraged to apply.