Academic Gastroenterologist - IBD with the University of Louisville

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking a Gastroenterologist with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Focus to join a division engaged in diverse clinical and academic practice, and research including multiple NIH grants, and two NIH Center grants.

Appointment will be at the rank of assistant of associate level, depending on qualifications and experience.

Candidates must have completed ACGME accredited fellowship in gastroenterology.

Position Responsibilities

Teaching
Teaching responsibilities may include participation in clinical diagnosis, lectures to medical students, and extramural programs such as continuing medical education lectures at area hospitals.

Service
Will interact with division chief and faculty for the development and implementation of plans for growth in the field.

Clinical

Clinical practice includes hospital rotations, inpatient and outpatient endoscopy, and office-based patient care.  The primary clinical focus of this position will be on inflammatory bowel disease and will play a pivotal role in the division's expanding clinical trials program.

Research

Opportunity for clinical trials and IBD related outcomes research

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Competitive salary with recruitment incentives
• Starting Bonus
• Comprehensive provider health and retirement benefits
• Level of academic appointment and compensation commensurate with experience
• Affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
• Free tuition to the University of Louisville School for employees and their families

Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae to the attention of:

 Kristine Krueger, MD, Professor and Chief of Academic and Clinical Affairs via email to randi.ragan@uoflhealth.org Randi Ragan, physician recruiter with UofL Health - UofL Physicians.

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we've attracted specialists from every discipline –– seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues. 

 Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals. 

 With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care. 

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