Kidney Transplant Program Director & Clinician-Educator

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an Associate or Full Professor for the non-tenure Clinician Educator track to lead the Kidney Transplant Program. The Medical Director will oversee clinical, administrative, and regulatory aspects in partnership with Penn Transplant Institute leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in transplant nephrology, is committed to patient-centered care, and will advance scholarly activity aligned with the Clinician Educator track.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent, with nephrology board certification.
• Experience leading an adult kidney transplant program.
• Eligibility to meet OPTN/UNOS criteria.

Responsibilities

• Teach nephrology and transplant nephrology fellows, residents, and students.
• Oversee clinical kidney transplant evaluation, management, and follow-up.
• Lead research/scholarship in kidney transplantation and health services.
• Direct program operations including waitlist management, selection, quality, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership in kidney transplantation

Executive/clinical leadership

Academic scholarship

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Board certification in Nephrology

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an Associate or Full Professor for the non-tenure Clinician Educator track to lead the Kidney Transplant Program. The Medical Director will oversee clinical, administrative, and regulatory aspects in partnership with Penn Transplant Institute leadership.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership in transplant nephrology, is committed to patient-centered care, and will advance scholarly activity aligned with the Clinician Educator track.