Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Transplant Nephrology

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Mother-Friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's Department of Internal Medicine, in partnership with CovenantHealth, seeks a transplant nephrologist for West Texas. The role centers on comprehensive pre- and post-transplant care within a growing program serving a large underserved population.

The position offers an academic track with rank dependent on qualifications and experience, and features collaboration with an Organ Procurement Organization driving innovation and research.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS degree required and board-eligible or -certified in nephrology.
• Fellowship training in nephrology is required or strongly preferred.
• USMLE Step 3 completion is required.
• Applicants must meet qualifications to serve as UNOS designated primary nephrologist.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of transplant nephrology.
• Conduct pre-transplant candidate evaluations.
• Provide inpatient nephrology consultations.
• Deliver post-transplant outpatient care.
• Evaluate living donor candidates.
• Collaborate with surgical team and transplant administrator to grow the program.

Skills

Nephrology expertise

Transplant nephrology

Academic medicine

Education

Fellowship trained

MD/DO/MBBS

USMLE Step 3

Job description

Position Description

The Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in partnership with CovenantHealth, has a new and growing kidney transplant program in West Texas.

Position Description

The Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in partnership with CovenantHealth, has a new and growing kidney transplant program in West Texas.

Great opportunity for a full-time transplant nephrologist to work in partnership the transplant program director (transplant surgeon) and transplant administrator to ensure a high level of care and service is offered for our growing patient population in a heavily underserved area that has a large patient catchment area, growing population and increased incident of ESRD. The transplant program has partnered with an Organ Procurement Organization that is leading the field with technological innovation and research, enhancing our efforts to procure kidneys.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Major/Essential Functions

• Management of all aspects of Transplant Nephrology.
• Pre-transplant candidate evaluation.
• Inpatient consultation.
• Post-transplant outpatient care.
• Living donor candidate evaluation.
• Work collaboratively with surgical colleague and support staff.
• Assist in the development of the Kidney Transplant Program.

Required Qualifications

• MD, MBBS, or DO degree.
• Fellowship trained.
• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Nephrology.
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.

*Applicants must meet Qualifications to be the UNOS designated primary nephrologist.*

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options - Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off - Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.