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Kentucky's physician job market is anchored by major health systems including University of Kentucky HealthCare, Norton Healthcare, and Baptist Health, with Louisville and Lexington driving the highest concentration of openings. Rural and underserved areas across Appalachian Kentucky also generate consistent demand, making the state an active market for internationally trained physicians seeking visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Physician - Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Requisition Number: FE04912
Department Name: 7H300:RADIOLOGY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD degree or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Have completed fellowship training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology
- Have completed fellowship training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Be eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Vascular & Interventional Radiologist for a faculty position, appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology is a clinically robust, academically focused, and well-established division composed of nine full-time faculty members practicing 100% Interventional Radiology. The division is supported by six dedicated Advanced Practice Providers and maintains a fully integrated longitudinal care model through its own free-standing ambulatory Vascular & Interventional Radiology clinic.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Radiology is a strong, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together through world-class clinical care, innovation and research, and educating the next generation of physicians. Our department encompasses more than 60 faculty members and more than 500 staff.
The Department of Radiology is home to nationally recognized leaders in their fields that drive the mission of the institution forward. Radiologists interpreted more than 700,000 studies during the last year, covering our Level I Trauma Center with a census of approximately 700 beds, our NCCN-accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and our outpatient imaging facilities. This recruitment will support our continued growth, including: opening of a Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, a new multi-disciplinary ambulatory care site, an expansion of our main hospital, and a new tower for Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
The Department is active in education. The Diagnostic Radiology residency program has 32 residents (8 per class). The Integrated Interventional Radiology residency has 10 residents (2 per class). The Department has both the Early Specialization in IR (ESIR) pathway and the Independent Interventional Radiology residency. The Department also boasts a Medical Physics Residency. Fellowships in Abdominal Imaging, Chest and Cardiovascular Imaging, Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Emergency Radiology, and Oncologic Imaging are available. For those interested in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the accelerated pathway to dual ABNM and ABR certification is available. The Department also supports learners on the ABR alternate pathway. There are many opportunities to teach and interact with medical students as well.
The Department of Radiology participates in more than 50 ongoing clinical trials across a variety of areas including, but not limited to, molecular imaging, oncology, theranostics, fMRI and neuro-imaging, interventional radiology, and AI. Faculty from the Department of Radiology published more than 50 manuscripts during the last academic year and were invited speakers at over 100 national or international conferences.
This position will provide an opportunity for advancement with generous benefit package including:
- Professional Development funding
- Relocation Assistance
- Malpractice Insurance
- 200% 403b retirement match
- Educational Benefits for family members
- Over 4 weeks of vacation plus 12 paid holidays and bonus days
- Productivity Bonus opportunities
- J1 Visa assistance
Rank and compensation commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae along with application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Physician - Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Requisition Number: FE04912
Department Name: 7H300:RADIOLOGY
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
MD degree or equivalent
Required Related Experience
Have completed fellowship training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
Required License/Registration/Certification
- Be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Radiology
- Have completed fellowship training in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Be eligible for medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Vascular & Interventional Radiologist for a faculty position, appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology is a clinically robust, academically focused, and well-established division composed of nine full-time faculty members practicing 100% Interventional Radiology. The division is supported by six dedicated Advanced Practice Providers and maintains a fully integrated longitudinal care model through its own free-standing ambulatory Vascular & Interventional Radiology clinic.
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Radiology is a strong, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together through world-class clinical care, innovation and research, and educating the next generation of physicians. Our department encompasses more than 60 faculty members and more than 500 staff.
The Department of Radiology is home to nationally recognized leaders in their fields that drive the mission of the institution forward. Radiologists interpreted more than 700,000 studies during the last year, covering our Level I Trauma Center with a census of approximately 700 beds, our NCCN-accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and our outpatient imaging facilities. This recruitment will support our continued growth, including: opening of a Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, a new multi-disciplinary ambulatory care site, an expansion of our main hospital, and a new tower for Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
The Department is active in education. The Diagnostic Radiology residency program has 32 residents (8 per class). The Integrated Interventional Radiology residency has 10 residents (2 per class). The Department has both the Early Specialization in IR (ESIR) pathway and the Independent Interventional Radiology residency. The Department also boasts a Medical Physics Residency. Fellowships in Abdominal Imaging, Chest and Cardiovascular Imaging, Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Emergency Radiology, and Oncologic Imaging are available. For those interested in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the accelerated pathway to dual ABNM and ABR certification is available. The Department also supports learners on the ABR alternate pathway. There are many opportunities to teach and interact with medical students as well.
The Department of Radiology participates in more than 50 ongoing clinical trials across a variety of areas including, but not limited to, molecular imaging, oncology, theranostics, fMRI and neuro-imaging, interventional radiology, and AI. Faculty from the Department of Radiology published more than 50 manuscripts during the last academic year and were invited speakers at over 100 national or international conferences.
This position will provide an opportunity for advancement with generous benefit package including:
- Professional Development funding
- Relocation Assistance
- Malpractice Insurance
- 200% 403b retirement match
- Educational Benefits for family members
- Over 4 weeks of vacation plus 12 paid holidays and bonus days
- Productivity Bonus opportunities
- J1 Visa assistance
Rank and compensation commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae along with application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled: Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Which companies sponsor visas for physicians in Kentucky?
The largest physician visa sponsors in Kentucky are major health systems: University of Kentucky HealthCare, University of Louisville Health, Norton Healthcare, Baptist Health, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare. Academic medical centers tend to sponsor more frequently because they're cap-exempt H-1B visa employers. Community health centers (FQHCs) across rural Kentucky also sponsor physicians, often through J-1 visa waiver programs tied to underserved area placements.
Which visa types are most common for physician roles in Kentucky?
J-1 waiver and H-1B are the two dominant visa types for physicians in Kentucky. Many international medical graduates complete residency or fellowship on J-1 status, then obtain a Conrad 30 waiver by committing to serve in a designated shortage area for three years. H-1B is common for hospital-employed physicians at cap-exempt institutions. O-1 visa applies occasionally for physicians with nationally recognized research or clinical distinction.
Which cities in Kentucky have the most physician sponsorship jobs?
Louisville and Lexington account for the largest share of physician sponsorship openings, driven by their academic medical centers and large regional hospital networks. Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah have secondary markets with regional hospital employers. Notably, rural areas across eastern and western Kentucky generate steady demand through J-1 Conrad 30 waiver placements targeting Health Professional Shortage Areas, which can be an accessible entry point for international physicians.
How to find physician visa sponsorship jobs in Kentucky?
Migrate Mate filters physician job listings specifically by visa sponsorship status, so you can search Kentucky openings without sorting through roles that don't sponsor. The platform covers positions at Kentucky's major health systems and includes community health and rural placements where J-1 waiver slots are common. Filtering by role type and region on Migrate Mate helps narrow quickly to Kentucky physicians jobs with confirmed sponsorship.
Are there state-specific considerations for physicians seeking sponsorship in Kentucky?
Kentucky participates in the Conrad 30 J-1 waiver program, which allows each state to request up to 30 waivers annually for physicians who agree to practice in underserved areas for three years. Kentucky's high proportion of rural Health Professional Shortage Areas makes these waivers relatively accessible compared to more urban states. Physicians should also be aware that Kentucky medical licensure requirements apply independently of visa approval, and both processes run concurrently.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored physician jobs in Kentucky?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.