University of Kentucky Neonatology
Lexington Metropolitan Area & Suburbs
Practice highlights
- Work/life balance: Enjoy true balance with a predictable 7 on / 7 off schedule - giving you a full week off every other week, with flexibility built in for life's demands.
- Home-based call: Take call from the comfort of home - no overnight in-house burden, so your off hours are genuinely yours.
- Leadership pathway: Ambitious physicians thrive here - a clear, supported path to Medical Director awaits those ready to lead.
- World-class academic affiliation: Join one of the country's most respected pediatric departments within a major university health system - collaborate, publish, and push the field forward.
Compensation and benefits
- Compensation: $300,000 base salary - competitive for an academic neonatology role with this level of work/life balance.
- Relocation: $17,500 relocation assistance to make your move to the Bluegrass State seamless.
- CME: $4,500/year to keep you at the forefront of neonatal medicine.
- PTO: 36 days/year - more than most, because time away makes you a better physician.
Qualifications
- Degree: MD or DO
- Certifications: Board certified or board eligible
- Experience: All levels welcome - including new graduates ready to launch their careers in an exceptional academic environment.
- Visas: H-1B and J-1 sponsorship available for qualified international candidates.
Community highlights
- Live in welcoming suburban communities with easy access to Lexington's vibrant dining, arts, and culture scene - and Louisville just 80 miles away for world-class entertainment and sports.
- Outdoor adventure: Red River Gorge, the Kentucky River palisades, and the Appalachian foothills put world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, and paddling right at your doorstep.
- Family-first community: Safe, tight-knit suburban neighborhoods with top-rated schools, a low cost of living, and the kind of genuine community that's increasingly hard to find - ideal for raising a family.
- Four beautiful seasons: Warm, active summers, stunning autumn color, and mild winters mean you'll always have something to look forward to - without the deep freeze of the northern Midwest.
Job Reference #: NEO 24560
