Nephrology- General

UNAVAILABLE; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time

Generous 403b retirement match

457b

Health, dental, and vision

Malpractice insurance

Tuition remission

Savi- student loan repayment program

Job summary

Temple University’s Department of Medicine seeks fellowship-trained nephrology clinicians for a faculty role at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The position emphasizes teaching, mentoring medical students, residents and fellows, and developing nephrology educational initiatives.

Candidates will contribute to clinical programs, expand glomerular disease and home dialysis efforts, and participate in clinical research with access to robust departmental infrastructure and national and

Qualifications

• MD, DO or foreign equivalent required.
• BC/BE in Nephrology required.
• ACGME-accredited Nephrology Fellowship completed before start.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure and DEA in Pennsylvania.
• Interest or expertise in hypertension, glomerular disease, transplant, and home therapies welcomed.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Clinical research

Education

MD, DO or foreign equivalent

BC/BE in Nephrology

ACGME nephrology fellowship completed

PA licensure & DEA eligibility (PA)

Hypertension/glomerular disease/transplant/home therapies interest

Job description

Summary of Position

The Department of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking fellowship-trained, highly skilled candidates for a faculty position in Nephrology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Why Temple?

Clinical Focus

• Opportunities to expand specialized programs:
  
  
  
  • Glomerular disease
  
  
  • Hypertension
  
  
  • Home dialysis
  
  
  
  

Education & Mentorship

• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows.


• Opportunities to develop nephrology educational initiatives.


• Education-focused roles supported by departmental initiatives.

Research Opportunities

• Clinical research participation encouraged and supported.


• Access to robust departmental infrastructure for research.


• Faculty involved in national committees, advisory boards, and international trials.

Hospital & Practice Environment

• Home to extensive solid organ transplant programs (heart, lung, liver, pancreas, kidney).


• One of the nation's largest heart and lung transplant programs.


• In-house nephropathology services available.

Dialysis Services

• Expanding affiliated dialysis clinics.


• Growing home dialysis program.

Mission & Values

• Commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research.


• Programs aligned with evolving community health needs, both locally and globally.

Candidate Qualifications

• MD, DO or foreign equivalent


• BC/BE in Nephrology


• Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Nephrology Fellowship prior to start date


• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure and DEA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania


• Interest or expertise in hypertension, glomerular disease, transplant, and home therapies is welcomed

Features and Benefits

• Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds


• Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time


• Generous 403b retirement match


• 457b


• Health, dental, and vision


• Malpractice


• Tuition remission


• Savi- student loan repayment program

We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. We believe that diversity (of experiences, thought, etc.) enriches our learning environment and strengthens our academic community. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives will enhance our commitment to these values.

About Temple Health

Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system's 1,550+ physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible.

Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists.

About Philadelphia

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine.

"Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It's a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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