Neurosurgeon

• Department Name 7H853:NEUROSURGERY Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full
• Time Tenure Track Status Non
• Tenure Track Required Education MD or equivalent Required Related Experience Must have completed fellowship training in Neurosurgery
• Spine. Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed, or eligibility to obtain licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky Job Summary The College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Kentucky is seeking a fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon to join our expanding faculty. The successful candidate will contribute to a high-performing, collaborative neurosurgical team committed to exceptional patient care, innovative clinical program development, and the education of the next generation of neurosurgeons. This faculty appointment is full-time, non-tenure track, and reports directly to the Chair of Neurosurgery.

Provide advanced spine surgical care, including complex and minimally invasive procedures. Participate in and help expand multidisciplinary spine program initiatives. Contribute to resident and medical student education through didactic teaching, clinical instruction, and mentorship.

Engage in clinical and/or translational research, quality improvement initiatives, or scholarly activity aligned with departmental goals. Collaborate with faculty across neurosurgery and related specialties to advance service-line growth and patient outcomes. Along with the application, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae.

Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Expertise in the full spectrum of spine surgical interventions.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to teach and mentor trainees at multiple levels. Capacity to contribute to clinical innovation and departmental growth initiatives.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Experience with complex spine reconstruction, deformity correction, and/or minimally invasive approaches. Evidence of research productivity, grant potential, or interest in building a scholarly portfolio.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Interest in clinical program building or service-line development. Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live.

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