Medical Director, Transplant Nephrology

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and benefits package

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a Medical Director for the Kidney Transplant Program at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. The role demands strong communication and leadership skills, with responsibilities including managing transplant patients, optimizing outcomes, and supervising the inpatient service. Ideal candidates will have a current PA Medical License and preferred experience in clinical transplant nephrology. We offer a generous salary and benefits, contributing to a national program dedicated to advancing kidney transplantation.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Transplant Nephrologist required.
• Leadership experience in a transplant program preferred.
• Strong communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage transplant patients across all phases of care.
• Optimize transplant outcomes to meet national benchmarks.
• Supervise the inpatient kidney transplant service.
• Oversee review of transplant-related adverse events.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on systemic issues.
• Lead the adoption of leading-edge technologies.
• Develop clinical and administrative policies.
• Plan and execute growth initiatives.
• Participate in outreach and CME activities.
• Work on finances, budgets, staffing, and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with UNOS and regulatory bodies.
• Attend necessary program meetings.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Internal motivation and independence

Education

Current PA state Medical License

Post-fellowship experience in clinical transplant nephrology

Meeting UNOS criteria

Job description

Medical Director, Transplant Nephrology

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health network in the Lehigh Valley region. We seek an experienced, board‑certified Transplant Nephrologist to serve as the Medical Director of our Kidney Transplant Program on the Cedar Crest campus in Allentown, PA.

About the Program

We are the only kidney transplant program in East Central Pennsylvania. For more than 20 years we have performed over 150 kidney transplants annually, including approximately 40 living‑donor cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage transplant patients across all phases of care—candidate evaluation, donor assessment, wait‑list management, post‑transplant care, and post‑donation care coordination.
• Optimize transplant outcomes to meet or exceed national benchmarks for one‑year patient and graft survival.
• Supervise the inpatient kidney transplant service, including physicians, advanced practitioners, and nursing staff.
• Oversee review of transplant‑related adverse events and complications.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to address systemic issues and process changes.
• Lead the adoption of leading‑edge technologies and maintain up‑to‑date clinical practices.
• Develop and maintain clinical and administrative policies and quality indicators for the transplant program.
• Plan and execute growth initiatives to increase transplant referrals and activity.
• Participate in outreach and CME activities, and represent the program at community events and dinner functions.
• Work with surgical administrators and program directors on finances, budgets, staffing, and strategic planning.
• Maintain and update clinical management guidelines and ensure compliance with UNOS, CMS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Attend program meetings—including Quality Assessment & Improvement, Transplant Review Board, multi‑disciplinary rounding, and other necessary sessions.

Benefits

• A generous salary and benefits package commensurate with the position.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills with internal motivation and independence.
• Current PA state Medical License or ability to obtain one.
• Post‑fellowship experience in clinical transplant nephrology preferred.
• Meeting UNOS criteria as a primary physician of a kidney transplant program is preferred.

EEO Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected class as defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.