Academic Physician Nephrology Transplant

American Society of Transplantation; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University School of Medicine seeks a Transplant Nephrologist to join their team in Morgantown. This role involves providing comprehensive transplant services, engaging in patient care, teaching medical students, and participating in the growth of the renal transplant program.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Teaching opportunities

Supportive academic environment

Qualifications

• Eligible for state medical license.
• Board certified in internal medicine.
• At least one year of experience in transplant nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Provide transplant nephrology services.
• Collaborate with the transplant team and participate in patient evaluations.
• Teach and mentor medical students and staff.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Care

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent

Fellowship in nephrology

Fellowship in transplant nephrology

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 a network of 25 hospitals and their affiliated clinics, anchored by its flagship hospital, J.W Ruby Memorial in Morgantown, an 881-bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care. The WVU Medicine System, has more than 35,000 employees; 4,000 clinicians; and serves hundreds of thousands of people annually from across the region and the nation with more than 4.5 million patient visits annually. We invite you to view this video and reach out today to learn why our physicians believe WVU Medicine is Like No Other!

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

Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit Gastroenterology & Hepatology | School of Medicine | West Virginia University (wvu.edu) and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers/. For additional information, please contact Joe Lombardi, 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.