Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician

Job Description & Requirements
Adolescent Medicine Pediatrician
StartDate: ASAP

The University of Kentucky Pediatrics Department in beautiful Lexington, KY, seeks an Adolescent Medicine Physician to help with its growing adolescent medicine program. The incoming physician should be passionate about helping teens in crisis, specifically with eating disorders, addiction medicine, reproductive health, and adolescent obesity. The is a Title 10 Clinic Program, and the position includes shaping the inpatient consultation program and working in the outpatient clinic space.

Opportunity Highlights\n

• Help grow a Title 10 Clinic Program, which provides confidential reproductive health services and ensures equitable and quality service delivery consistent with nationally recognized standards of care
• Join a passionate group of physicians
• Make a difference in adolescent medicine
• Opportunity for research and teaching and mentoring medical students
• Be part of a nationally ranked program in pediatrics
• Excellent benefits include 401k with a 10 percent match, signing bonus, relocation allowance, ample vacation time, and tuition reimbursement for physician and family
• The University of Kentucky is ranked a Best College by US News

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Community Information Live in Beautiful Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, offers the charm and splendor of a place where history meets modern amenities. Enjoy the city's rich heritage by exploring the Kentucky Horse Park, Mary Todd Lincoln House, and Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate. The location is in the heart of Bluegrass Country, filled with numerous historical, natural, and cultural attractions to explore and enjoy. Home to a remarkable university with exciting NCAA sporting events, Lexington is perfect for families and individuals.\n

• Overall grade of A and one of the best places to live in Kentucky (Niche)
• Named a Best Place to Live, a Best Place to Retire, and a Best Place to Live for Quality of Life (US News)
• Affordable cost of living
• Some of the best public and private schools in the state
• A safe, walkable downtown area with plenty of day and nightlife activities
• Gorgeous scenery and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, camping, golfing, and horseback riding
• Convenient access to Louisville (home of the Kentucky Derby), Cincinnati, and Nashville

Facility Location
Known as the "Horse Capital of the World", Lexington has a distinct Thoroughbred breeding and racing culture. The city is also home to the University of Kentucky, whose men's basketball team is often noted as one of the best in the NCAA with eight championships and one of the most winning programs in college basketball history. Here you'll also find a wide array of historical sites, including Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate, and various cultural festivals, the most popular of which are the Mayfest Arts Fair and the Festival of Bluegrass.

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About the Company
Merritt Hawkins, an AMN Healthcare company, is a permanent physician placement service that fills more physician jobs than any other firm. In addition to being the nation s leader in physician employment search and consulting services, Merritt Hawkins also recruits and places select allied health professionals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.