Golisano Childrens at UK is seeking an experienced Pediatric Surgeon to join a growing academic surgical program and take on a meaningful role in clinical excellence, quality leadership, mentorship, and program development.
This position is ideal for an established pediatric surgeon who is interested in expanding their leadership impact while maintaining a broad and complex clinical practice. The physician will help shape the continued growth of Pediatric Surgery, provide mentorship within the division, and lead efforts to advance the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program.
In addition to clinical practice, the role offers opportunities to contribute to strategic program development, education, research, and quality initiatives across a high acuity academic childrens health system.
PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS
- Leadership Impact: Play an influential role in the continued growth, clinical strategy, and advancement of Pediatric Surgery
- Quality Leadership: Lead and advance the Pediatric Surgery Quality Program and help drive initiatives focused on outcomes, safety, and clinical excellence
- Established Team: Join a collaborative team of 7 pediatric surgeons supported by APPs and trainees
- Clinical Practice: Maintain a broad spectrum pediatric surgical practice including minimally invasive, robotic, trauma, neonatal, and complex surgical care
- Mentorship: Support the professional development of faculty, trainees, residents, and medical students
- Advanced Resources: Practice within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with ECMO capabilities and ELSO Center of Excellence designation
- Comprehensive Care: 88 bed Level IV NICU and 16 bed PICU supporting high acuity neonatal and pediatric care
- Academic Environment: Participate in medical education and pursue opportunities for clinical and population based research
- Program Development: Contribute to strategic initiatives, clinical growth, quality improvement, and the future direction of the pediatric surgical program
- Collaborative Environment: Partner with multidisciplinary pediatric specialists and institutional leaders across UK HealthCare
- Regional Referral Network: Serve a large regional catchment area of more than 1.6 million people
Compensation & Benefits:
- Transparent compensation structure with sign-on bonus and relocation support
- No RVU target - performance based on quality metrics
- 200% retirement plan match
- Generous faculty time off package totaling over 8 weeks annually
- Dependent tuition benefit
- Wellness and professional development programs
Designed to support long-term professional success, financial well-being, and work-life balance.
Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of General Surgery residency
- Completion of Pediatric Surgery fellowship
- Board-eligible/board-certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery
- Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
- Academic experience preferred
UK Healthcare Highlights:
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- High-acuity pediatric surgical program within a leading academic medical center
- Access to advanced surgical technology including robotic surgery
- Strong institutional support for clinical, academic, and quality initiatives
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing pediatric surgical program
Life in Lexington:
Ranked among the nations best places to live and work, Lexington offers excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a welcoming community. Known as the Horse Capital of the World, the city combines metropolitan amenities with the charm and natural beauty of the Bluegrass Region. Convenient access to Louisville, Cincinnati, and Nashville.
UK HealthCare System:
UK HealthCare is a statewide academic health system dedicated to improving the health of Kentuckians, with six hospitals and more than 30 clinics across the Commonwealth.
Locations include:
- Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Lexington, KY
- Golisano Childrens Hospital at UK - Lexington, KY
- UK Good Samaritan Hospital - Lexington, KY
- Eastern State Hospital - Lexington, KY
- Kings Daughters Medical Center - Ashland, KY
- St. Claire Regional Medical Center - Morehead, KY