Associate Professor Term (Open Rank) (Louisville)

Department : Location :

Health Sciences Center

Time Type : Full time

Worker Type :

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID : R106475

Position Description :

The University of Louisville is recruiting an academic Anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in critical care to join its Cardiovascular Critical Care Division. The Intensivists lead the multi-disciplinary Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) team at the University of Louisville - Heart Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. This 17-bed unit houses critically ill cardiac surgical patients, critically ill patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, heart and lung transplant recipients, and patients with unstable ascending aortic disease. The CVICU team is comprised of physicians, non-physician providers, and dedicated nurses, pharmacists, and therapists. In addition, the CVICU regularly hosts medical students and post-graduate trainees from the University of Louisville School of Medicine including Critical Care Anesthesiology fellows. Opportunities exist for teaching, research, and scholarly effort as well as clinical time in Anesthesiology. Academic rank will be commensurate with the qualifications, experience, and interest of the candidate. The Division of Cardiovascular Critical Care is housed in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery. The multidisciplinary design of the Department engenders a collaborative relationship between its critical care and surgical members.The successful candidate is a Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, has completed an ACGME-accredited fellowship in critical care, and is board-certified or board-eligible in Critical Care. Active medical licensure in the state of Kentucky, active BLS and ACLS certification, and possession of an unrestricted DEA number will be necessary. If interested, please forward contact information and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Kandis Adkins.Louisville, Kentucky is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. The city is home to a beautiful park system, high-level collegiate and professional sports, and multiple venues showcasing musical and visual arts. While well-known for bourbon, the culinary arts scene is equally top-notch as Louisville is consistently ranked a top foodie town. Outdoor adventures are easily accessible, including hiking, climbing, rafting, and exploring one of the many caves nearby. Several large cities are within easy driving distance and the international airport offers convenient access to bring the world closer to home.Kandis Adkins, M.D.Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Critical CareDepartment of Cardiovascular and Thoracic SurgeryUniversity of Louisville School of MedicineKandis.adkins@louisville.edu(502) 377-3388Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.