Division Chief, Nephrology: Visionary Leadership & Growth

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System seeks a distinguished nephrologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Nephrology, guiding clinical growth, research, and education across affiliated partners.

The Chief will lead academic, clinical, research, fiscal, and operational management, recruit and mentor faculty, and foster collaboration to improve access, outcomes, and patient-centered care.

Requires MD/DO, board certification in Nephrology, and Florida licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Distinguished academic nephrologist with excellence in clinical care, scholarship, and academic advancement.
• Experience leading academic medical centers or similarly complex healthcare environments.
• Proven ability to develop and scale clinical programs, with emphasis on access, efficiency, quality, and patient-centered care.
• Track record in research, including faculty mentorship and extramural funding success.
• Commitment to medical education, with experience in curriculum development and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to advance the Division of Nephrology in alignment with department priorities.
• Oversee academic, clinical, research, fiscal, and operational management of the Division.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic goals for growth and recognition.
• Foster collaboration across departments and affiliated hospitals to strengthen programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and APPs; promote faculty development and succession planning.
• Establish performance standards and oversee annual evaluations and professional development.
• Lead clinical growth strategies to expand access and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality, safe, patient-centered care and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with leadership to deliver outstanding outcomes and operational value.
• Support translational and population health research through mentoring and funding development.
• Oversee medical education programs and learner recruitment within the Division.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program development

Faculty mentorship

Academic medicine

Education leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification in Nephrology

Job description

The University of Miami Health System seeks a distinguished nephrologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Nephrology, guiding clinical growth, research, and education across affiliated partners.

The Chief will lead academic, clinical, research, fiscal, and operational management, recruit and mentor faculty, and foster collaboration to improve access, outcomes, and patient-centered care.

Requires MD/DO, board certification in Nephrology, and Florida licensure eligibility.