Medical Director, Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Associate or Full Professor for Medical Director, Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation Program. This non-tenure academic clinician track emphasizes clinical leadership and regulatory oversight in an adult transplant program.

The role includes program governance, waitlist oversight, quality improvement, and collaboration with Penn Transplant Institute leadership to enhance patient safety, access, and organ utilization.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certification in Nephrology required.
• OPTN/UNOS criteria to serve as primary kidney transplant physician.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical, operational, and regulatory responsibilities of the Kidney Transplant Program.
• Lead waitlist management, selection processes, quality and performance improvement.
• Collaborate with Surgical Director and Penn Transplant Institute leadership.
• Serve as internal and external spokesperson for the program.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Clinical governance

Collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD or equivalent

Board certification in Nephrology

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Associate or Full Professor for Medical Director, Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation Program. This non-tenure academic clinician track emphasizes clinical leadership and regulatory oversight in an adult transplant program.

The role includes program governance, waitlist oversight, quality improvement, and collaboration with Penn Transplant Institute leadership to enhance patient safety, access, and organ utilization.