Rheumatologist-Academic/Clinical-UofL Health

ABOUT THE POSITION

The University of Louisville's Department of Medicine is seeking fellowship-trained BE/BC rheumatologists. Physicians in this role will be responsible for the following:

• Care of individuals with autoimmune disorders at the UofL Hospital clinic
• Management of biologic and chemotherapeutic protocols in the outpatient setting
• Patient care of individuals with autoimmune/rheumatologic disorders
• Teaching of internal medicine residents in clinics and inpatient consult service at University hospital

There will be inpatient consults, but no night call, weekend call or primary care service. 

Located on the University of Louisville Health Sciences Campus, UofL Hospital is a level 1 Trauma hospital, a certified stroke center, and the major clinical site for the care of downtown Louisville. 

This position will provide rheumatologists the opportunity to provide outpatient care in a busy metropolitan area supported by UofL Hospital, in addition to an academic appointment at a major university medical center. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At this time, initial interviews are being conducted virtually for the safety of both parties.

We offer highly competitive compensation, a robust recruitment package, and comprehensive benefits. Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae to Randi Ragan, physician recruiter, via email at randi.ragan@uoflhealth.org

The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. 

#LI-RR1

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health – UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, we’ve attracted specialists from every discipline—seasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.

Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.

As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care. 

UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
UofL Health and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers and support a drug-free work environment.

Welcome to Louisville, situated on the Ohio River and influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture, a big city that has small town charm.

As America’s 17^th largest city, the cost of living is substantially lower than the national average. Even better is that the average work commute is only 23 minutes.

The city offers extensive downtown living, walkable neighborhoods and friendly suburbs. 

An amazing place for families, Louisville is home to Waterfront Park, the Louisville Zoo, Slugger Museum, and the Kentucky Science Center. With 14,000 acres of parkland, designed and planned by the Father of American Landscape Architecture, Frederick Law Olmsted, Louisville is great for hiking, kayaking, tennis, biking, team sports and much more.

There is always something to do! Louisville is host of the most exciting two minutes in sports—the Kentucky Derby. You will also find a major theatrical center, orchestra, ballet, opera, 20 museums, Forecastle Festival and more than 100 other unique festivals. The Urban Bourbon Trail the world's only city-wide trail, is filled with award-winning micro-distilleries, exhibits and craft cocktail destinations is a highlight of the city’s appeal. It’s also a desirable location for foodies. With more than 2,500 restaurants with numerous James Beard nominated chefs you won’t have any trouble finding a place to satisfy your cravings. 

As the Compassionate City, Louisville values inclusion and a culture of community. There are numerous ways to be an active part in the community.

Once a hidden secret, Louisville, is now known as one of the top emerging markets for health care, medical sciences industries, advancements in heart and hand surgery, as well as, cancer treatment.

Louisville combines heritage with innovation, authenticity with originality, quirkiness with friendliness in a way that's completely unique to our region. 

Welcome to Louisville…..