Sleep Medicine Physician – Full-Time
Company: University of Kentucky HealthCare
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: University of Kentucky HealthCare Department :
Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Schedule : Full-Time Position Type : Faculty (Non-Tenure Track)
Academic Rank : Commensurate with experience Position Summary:
University of Kentucky HealthCare 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. Key Responsibilities: 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.
Overseeing Advance Practice Providers. Qualifications: Required: 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. Preferred: Experience in an academic medical center
or teaching hospital. Evidence of academic research or experience
as program director. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits: 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. Why UK
HealthCare? Premier academic medical center serving Kentucky and
beyond Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence Home to nationally
ranked specialties and cutting-edge research Strong commitment to
physician development, mentorship, and innovation Department of
Internal Medicine: Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine UK
Healthcare: Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine About
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