Chair, Department of Psychiatry

University of Kentucky Applicant Site • Austin, TX

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About The Position

THE OPPORTUNITY The UK College of Medicine seeks a visionary chair with a successful record of achievement in academic medicine in psychiatry. Exceptional accomplishments as a clinician and academician are a must as the chair’s duties will include clinical practice as well as ongoing academic activities. SCOPE OF ROLE The chair of the UK College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry will make vital contributions to implementing the organization’s most critical strategies and will strive to achieve excellence in a full range of quality measurements. The chair will serve as a liaison between the department and the enterprise, reporting directly to the dean of the College of Medicine. The chair will be directly involved with strategic planning and service development, as well as market development and outreach strategy. Planning for future growth and recruitment to accomplish department goals will be integral to the duties of the chair.

Requirements

• Successful record of achievement in academic medicine in psychiatry.
• Exceptional accomplishments as a clinician and academician

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with leadership inside and outside of the department to create an infrastructure comprised of high-quality clinical care and research that incorporates scholarly and teaching activities.
• Cultivate and maintain professional relationships with clinical leadership, including physician groups, patients, and external entities to foster opportunities for revenue enhancement, enhanced customer service, and to positively impact core clinical measures.
• Define improved standards of department protocols, goals, and methods for implementation that reflect the department’s vision for regional and national standing as a leader in academic medicine in psychiatry, as well as a respected service provider in Kentucky.
• Oversee quality management and provider performance, including physicians, fellows, residents, psychologists, psychotherapists and advanced practice providers for the department.
• Review and report on provider performance annually.
• Recruit and mentor those of character into a culture of respect, kindness, and professionalism, where teamwork, innovation, and work satisfaction thrive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees