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Physician – Director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The University of Kentucky Department of Pediatrics is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Pulmonologist or Pediatric Neurologist with training in Sleep Medicine to serve as Director of the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program within the Division of Pulmonology. This leadership opportunity supports the academic, clinical, and strategic mission of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Golisano Children’s at UK. 

The Director will provide comprehensive pulmonary and sleep medicine care to infants, children, and adolescents while leading the continued growth and development of Pediatric Sleep Medicine services. This position offers a balanced academic environment with strong clinical focus, integrated medical student and resident teaching, and opportunities for scholarly activity and program expansion. 

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS 

• Leadership Role: Provide strategic and clinical oversight of the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Program 

• Clinical Practice: 2–3 half-day outpatient clinics per week with pulmonary and sleep medicine focus 

• Academic Environment: Supervise and teach medical students and residents as part of clinical care 

• Call Coverage: Clinic and sleep laboratory coverage, with inpatient responsibilities as determined by Division leadership 

• Program Development: Collaborate with departmental leadership to expand Pediatric Sleep Medicine services 

• Practice Locations: Golisano Children’s at UK in Lexington, KY 

• Learn more about the Sleep Center at Golisano Children’s at UK: 
  • Clinical services: Kentucky Children’s Tempur Sealy Pediatric Sleep Center | UK Healthcare 
  • Recent program expansion announcement: KCH cuts ribbon on Tempur Sealy Pediatric Sleep Center | UKNow 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Transparent compensation structure aligned with academic rank and clinical effort 

• 200% retirement plan match 

• Generous time off totaling over 8 weeks annually (inclusive of PTO, accrued sick leave for self and family, and paid holidays) 

• $4,500 CME allowance plus relocation support 

• Loan forgiveness eligibility 

• Malpractice coverage, including tail 

• Wellness and professional development programs 

This comprehensive package is designed to support your leadership success, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

UK HEALTHCARE HIGHLIGHTS 

• U.S. News ranked UK HealthCare the #1 hospital in Kentucky for eight consecutive years 

• Level I Trauma Center 

• Nationally recognized programs in cancer, cardiology, pediatric specialties, ENT, OB-GYN, and high-volume complex care 

• New cancer and neurosciences center opening in 2027 

LIFE IN LEXINGTON 

Ranked among the nation’s best places to live and work, Lexington offers excellent schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a welcoming community. With a population of over 250,000, the city blends metropolitan amenities with the charm of the Bluegrass Region, known for its natural beauty and as the Horse Capital of the World. 

UK HEALTHCARE LOCATIONS 

UK HealthCare is a statewide academic health system with clinical partnerships and practice sites that include: 

• Albert B. Chandler Hospital 

• Golisano Children’s at UK  

• UK Good Samaritan Hospital 

• Eastern State Hospital 

• King’s Daughters Medical Center (Ashland) 

• St. Claire Regional Medical Center (Morehead) 

Primary practice location: Golisano Children’s at UK in Lexington, KY. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• MD/DO (or equivalent) from an accredited medical school 

• Completion of accredited Pediatric residency training 

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology or Pediatric Neurology 

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Sleep Medicine 

• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Kentucky 

• Demonstrated experience in pediatric clinical care and medical education 

• Leadership experience and interest in program development preferred 

Academic rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) will be commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

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About University of Kentucky HealthCare

About UK HealthCare UK HealthCare is home to Kentucky’s only Level 1 trauma center – providing the highest level of emergency care and serving as a critical resource for patients across the Commonwealth. UK HealthCare has a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit which cares for the tiniest and sickest newborns – giving them a chance not to just live, but to live normal, productive, happy lives. UK HealthCare is 9,000 people all dedicated to providing the most advanced, most effective care available, not just in Kentucky, but anywhere. It is educators in our six health professions colleges teaching the next generation of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. It is also researchers working to discover treatments and cures not yet even imagined. UK HealthCare provides comprehensive care through a full continuum that includes UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, UK Good Samaritan Hospital, Eastern State Hospital, UK King’s Daughters Medical Center, UK St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Kentucky Clinic, UK Polk-Dalton Clinic, Kentucky Clinic South, the UK Family Care Center, 80 specialized clinics, more than 140 outreach programs and a team ...of physicians, nurses, pharmacists and health care workers all dedicated to patient health. UK HealthCare is the power of advanced medicine, and all that power is here for you.

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