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Job Description
Surgery
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $310000.00 - $330000.00
The University of Kentucky (UKY) seeks a Transplant Pulmonologist to join a team dedicated to expanding a thriving lung transplant program. Enjoy strong support from an established academic partner and help shape the future of a growing service line from day one. You’ll enjoy flexible scheduling and the freedom to pursue clinical, procedural, or research-focused interests.
Opportunity Highlights:
- A mission-driven, world-class transplant program with more than 500 life-saving lung transplants completed
- Step into a role created by the ongoing expansion of our department of surgery
- Start at the ground floor of a new service line and help its direction from day one
- Enjoy flexible scheduling options and customize your role with options to accommodate your unique practice and procedural interests or focus solely on patient care.
- Experience strong support from an established academic partner
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration and innovation
- Practice at a nationally ranked academic medical center and enjoy the resources and reputation of the University of Kentucky, named a Best College by US News - UK HealthCare has been named the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky for 8 consecutive years
Community Information: Live in Beautiful Lexington, KY / Travel guide
Lexington, Kentucky, offers the charm and splendor of a place where history meets modern amenities. 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.
- Enjoy convenient access to Louisville (home of the Kentucky Derby), Cincinnati, and Nashville
- Some of the best public and private schools in the state
- Affordable cost of living – Overall cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, with housing at 24% cheaper
- Named a Best Place to Live, a Best Place to Retire, and a Best Place to Live for Quality of Life (US News)
- Gorgeous scenery and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, camping, golfing, and horseback riding
- A safe, walkable downtown area with plenty of day and nightlife activities
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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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At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.