Transplant Nephrologist

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Tail malpractice insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

The Methodist Transplant Institute in Memphis is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible transplant nephrologist to lead kidney transplant care, including evaluation, waitlist management, and post-transplant follow-up. This role collaborates with surgeons, hepatologists, and nephrologists to advance the program.

You will participate in living donor evaluations, quality improvement, research, and teaching fellows, delivering high-quality transplant nephrology across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of a Nephrology fellowship.
• Board Certification in Nephrology or Board Eligibility with certification expected within a designated timeframe.
• Demonstrated training and experience in transplant nephrology.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Tennessee.
• Active or eligible federal DEA licensure for controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced CKD/ESRD being considered for kidney transplantation.
• Perform comprehensive pre-transplant assessments and determine candidacy with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient management of kidney transplant recipients across all care phases.
• Develop and oversee immunosuppressive treatment plans and monitor for rejection and infection.
• Manage post-transplant complications including allograft dysfunction and metabolic abnormalities.
• Participate in transplant selection committee meetings and program planning.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Transplant program development

Education

MD/DO degree

Nephrology Fellowship

Board Certification in Nephrology

TN medical licensure eligibility

DEA licensure (federal)

Job description

Transplant Nephrologist Opportunity

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | Memphis, Tennessee

Position Overview

The Methodist Transplant Institute, in partnership with The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), is accepting applications for a kidney transplant surgeon with strong experience in living donor nephrectomies to join our high-volume kidney transplant program. As a leader in the field of organ transplantation for more than 40 years, this transplant program provides liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, living donor organ transplantation, and hepatobiliary surgery to patients with end stage organ disease in the Midsouth.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Transplant Nephrologist to join our growing multidisciplinary transplant team in Memphis, Tennessee. This physician will play a key role in the evaluation, management, and long-term care of kidney transplant candidates and recipients while contributing to the growth and quality of our transplant program.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive transplant nephrology services across the continuum of care, including pre-transplant evaluations, waitlist management, and post-transplant follow-up. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with the Methodist Transplant Institute Multidisciplinary Transplant Team to deliver exceptional comprehensive, high quality transplant care while advancing transplant access throughout the Mid-South region.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease being considered for kidney transplantation.
• Perform comprehensive pre-transplant assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to determine transplant candidacy.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient management of kidney transplant recipients throughout all phases of care.
• Develop and oversee immunosuppressive treatment plans, monitoring for rejection, infection, and medication-related complications.
• Manage post-transplant complications, including allograft dysfunction, rejection, infectious diseases, and metabolic abnormalities.
• Participate in transplant selection committee meetings and contribute to programmatic decision-making and patient care planning.
• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, dialysis providers, primary care physicians, and referring nephrologists to ensure seamless continuity of care.
• Support living donor evaluations and donor-recipient matching processes as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and performance metrics related to transplant outcomes.
• Engage in clinical research, education, and program development opportunities that support the growth of the transplant service line.
• Participate in the training of nephrology and transplant nephrology fellows.

Compensation & Benefits

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary complemented by performance and productivity incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Generous retirement packages with employer matching contributions.
• Robust Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and dedicated paid time off.
• Paid malpractice insurance coverage including tail coverage.
• Relocation assistance package tailored for qualified candidates moving to the Memphis area.

About Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is an integrated, healthcare delivery system. With a rich history of serving the Mid-South community, we operate comprehensive hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized care centers. We are deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care, advancing clinical research, and fostering an inclusive professional environment for healthcare builders. Join our team and help transform the lives of patients through comprehensive, innovative, and compassionate transplant care.

Qualifications

Required

• 1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• 2. Successful completion of an accredited Nephrology Fellowship.
• 3. Board Certification in Nephrology (or Board Eligibility with certification expected within a designated timeframe).
• 4. Demonstrated training and experience in Transplant Nephrology.
• 5. Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Tennessee.
• 6. Active or eligible federal DEA licensure for controlled substances.
• 7. Strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered transplant care.

Preferred

• 1. American Society of Transplantation (AST) training or involvement.
• 2. Experience managing complex kidney transplant recipients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• 3. Interest in quality improvement, transplant program growth and clinical research.