Medical Director of Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, Texas, is seeking a Medical Director for their Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation program. The ideal candidate is a fellowship-trained Nephrologist with board certification, experienced in managing transplant patients and enhancing program growth within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Immediate health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with employer match

CME reimbursement and paid time off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Fellowship trained in Nephrology.
• Ability to lead and grow transplant program.

Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient care for transplant recipients.
• Evaluate potential transplant candidates.
• Grow and oversee the transplant program alongside surgical teams.

Skills

Transplant Nephrology

Collaboration

Patient Management

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified in Nephrology

Fellowship in Nephrology / Transplant Nephrology

Texas license by start date

Job description

Medical Director of Kidney & Pancreas Transplantation

Baylor Scott & White

Temple, TX

Baylor Scott & White Health, Central Texas Division, seeks a fellowship trained Transplant Nephrologist, MD or DO, Board Certified in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine to serve as the Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation. The ideal candidate should be an experienced kidney and pancreas transplant nephrologist with the motivation and ability to grow the program.

• Join 2 existing transplant nephrologists, including the current Medical Director who is assisting with leadership transition
• Longstanding program performing 80-100 deceased and living donor kidney transplants per year, with a stable and collaborative surgical team
• Tremendous opportunity to grow the program with a broad catchment area for which BSWH Temple Hospital serves as the only quaternary care center
• The position requires active participation in growth of the program coverage at outreach clinics and selection/listing including wait list maintenance of pre-transplant candidates.
• The role includes evaluation of potential transplant recipients, management of inpatient transplant recipients and follow up care of transplant recipients.
• Partner with cardiac service line to co-manage complex advance heart failure and combined heart - kidney transplant candidates.
• Candidates must be familiar with and credentialed for all dialysis therapies
• Candidates will rotate call with other transplant nephrologists and APPs, providing 24/7 call for all inpatient care as well as outpatient emergencies.
• Academic appointment at Baylor College of Medicine predicated on qualification.
• The Medical Director will be a member of the Division of Nephrology that has 12 nephrologists, 5 APPs, and a large outpatient nephrology and dialysis practice. Well established nephrology fellowship program with active participation of the fellows in the Transplant program.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a 636-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital located in Temple, Texas. In 2018, the hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs.

About the Community

Regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas, Temple is ranked the 6 ^th most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. Temple enjoys a robust economy and a cost of living that?s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the "Wildflower Capital of Texas," Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and emergency medical services through 49 hospitals and more than 800 patient access points.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package includes*:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• CME reimbursement and paid time off
• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• Medical licensed physician, MD or DO
• Board Certified in Nephrology
• Fellowship trained Nephrology / Transplant Nephrology
• Texas licensed by start date

For additional information,please send your CV and direct yourinquiry to:

Melisa Harrison, Sr. Physician Recruiter - Melisa.Harrison @BSWHealth.org