Sleep Medicine Physician

Location: University of Kentucky Health Care

Department: Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)

Schedule: Full-Time

Position Type: Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)

Academic Rank: Commensurate with experience

University of Kentucky Health Care is seeking a full‑time Sleep Medicine Physician to join the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. This non‑tenure track faculty position is open‑rank, with academic appointment determined by experience and qualifications. The position focuses on outpatient clinic responsibilities, inpatient consultation, and interpretation of sleep studies.

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient sleep medicine services.
• Interpret and manage sleep studies, including polysomnography and home sleep apnea testing.
• Participate in clinical teaching for medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Contribute to department didactics and academic programming.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Oversee Advance Practice Providers.

• MD or DO or equivalent degree.
• Completion of ACGME‑accredited Sleep Medicine Fellowship.
• Clinical experience in Sleep Medicine.
• Board Certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Kentucky Medical License (required within 30 days of employment).
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Board eligible or certified in Sleep Medicine.

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
• Evidence of academic research or experience as program director.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Competitive academic salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, CME).
• Tuition/education benefits for eligible faculty dependents.
• Faculty appointment through the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.

• Premier academic medical center serving Kentucky and beyond.
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• Department of Internal Medicine:
  Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine.
• UK Healthcare:
  Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

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