Academic Physician Nephrology Transplant

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine is seeking an Academic Physician in Nephrology Transplant to provide specialized services and support the growth of the kidney transplant program in Morgantown. The ideal candidate will hold an MD or DO, have substantial nephrology training, and be dedicated to patient care and education.

Qualifications

• Must meet UNOS and OPTN requirements.
• Board certified in internal medicine, certified/eligible in nephrology.
• At least one year experience in transplant nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Provide transplant nephrology services and foster program growth.
• Evaluate and plan kidney transplant patients.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Patient Care

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

MD or DO degree

Fellowship in Nephrology

Fellowship in Transplant Nephrology

Job description

Academic Physician Nephrology Transplant

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The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements.

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Additional Job Description

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine seek a Transplant Nephrologist (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidates will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

WVU Medicine provides comprehensive transplant services to meet the needs of patients in West Virginia and the region. The candidate for this exciting opportunity will provide transplant nephrology services and help foster the growth of our renal transplant program.

The successful candidate will practice in the area of Transplant Nephrology. The Transplant Nephrologist will work with the all transplant team members and abide by all UNOS bylaws and CMS regulations. This collaboration will include evaluating and planning kidney and heart/kidney transplant patients through all the phases of transplantation. They will actively participate in the growth of the program with the other team members while serving as an integral component of the Patient Selection Committee, QAPI, and research initiatives.

While providing excellent patient care, the successful candidate will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as mentor/educate Transplant Staff to care for kidney patients and provide ongoing support.

Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for a state medical license. The successful candidate must meet UNOS and OPTN requirements as applicable. Candidates must have completed a fellowship in nephrology as well as a fellowship in transplant nephrology or equivalent experience. Candidates must be board certified in internal medicine and certified/eligible in nephrology. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in transplant nephrology. All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

WVU Medicine’s Kidney transplant program was developed in 2019. This program is a growing program with a community outreach need.

https://wvumedicine.org/ruby-memorial-hospital/services/wvu-specialty-clinics/wvu-medicine-transplant-alliance/kidney-transplant/

WVU Medicine is West Virginia University’s affiliated health system, West Virginia’s largest private employer, and a national leader in patient safety and quality. The WVU Health System is comprised of eighteen member hospitals and three hospitals under management agreements, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a 700+ bed academic medical center offering tertiary and quaternary care. WVU Medicine has more than 1,000 active medical staff members and 18,000 employees who serve hundreds of thousands of people each year from across the state of West Virginia and the nation.

The WVU Health System has been ranked number 180 out of 500 businesses selected for the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers 2021.”

Morgantown, West Virginia, is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA, and three hours from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers a large city’s cultural diversity and amenities in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/medicine/sections-of-medicine/nephrology/ and apply online at http://wvumedicine.org/morgantowncareers/

For additional questions, please contact Joseph Lombardi, Senior Physician Recruiter, at [e-mail]

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company

UHA University Health Associates

Cost Center

8069 UHA Medicine Nephrology

Address

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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