Medical Director, Nephrology Transplant

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a qualified transplant nephrologist to lead a team of four specialists. The role includes collaborating with a surgical team, driving program development, and mentoring future transplant providers. Candidates must be board certified in transplant nephrology and have strong leadership experience. The position emphasizes optimizing operations and enhancing clinical volume for better patient outcomes in a high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Transplant Nephrology.
• Strong leadership and clinical experience in kidney transplantation programs.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary transplant team and outcomes-improvement initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a high-performing, nationally recognized program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of four transplant nephrologists.
• Collaborate closely with a surgical team of ten transplant surgeons and advanced practice provider team.
• Drive strategic direction, support program development, and mentor the next generation of transplant providers.
• Shape team structure, optimize operations, and build upon the program’s regional and national presence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, including expanding clinical volume, enhancing access, advancing innovation in care delivery, and elevating outcomes and patient experience.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of four transplant nephrologists.
• Collaborate closely with a surgical team of ten transplant surgeons and advanced practice provider team.
• Drive strategic direction, support program development, and mentor the next generation of transplant providers.
• Shape team structure, optimize operations, and build upon the program’s regional and national presence.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth, including expanding clinical volume, enhancing access, advancing innovation in care delivery, and elevating outcomes and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Transplant Nephrology.
• Strong leadership and clinical experience in kidney transplantation programs.
• Experience working with a multidisciplinary transplant team and outcomes‑improvement initiatives.
• Ability to thrive in a high‑performing, nationally recognized program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.