Transplant Nephrologist

Annual Dialysis Conference; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

Full medical plan

Malpractice coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is actively recruiting a transplant nephrologist for our Renal Transplant Program, which performs 90–100 transplants per year and leads living donor transplant support.

The nephrologist provides the full range of transplant medical care, including immunosuppression and immediate post-transplant care, with careful pre- and post-transplant monitoring and a strong quality-improvement focus.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Nephrology or equivalent.
• Must obtain Oregon license and medical staff privileges.
• Active BLS from American Heart Association.
• Extensive renal transplantation experience meeting UNOS criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of transplant medical care, including primary immunosuppression and immediate post-transplant care.
• Pre-transplant monitoring to post-surgical care with a focus on outcomes.
• Collaborate within the Renal Transplant Program to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Renal transplant experience

Clinical leadership

Education

BE/BC in Nephrology

Job description

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, part of the Legacy Health system, is actively recruiting a Transplant Nephrologist for our Renal Transplant Program. Our Transplant program performs 90 – 100 transplants per year and leads the region in living donor transplant support. The transplant Nephrologist provides the full range of transplant medical care, including primary immunosuppression and immediate post-transplant care. From careful pre-transplant monitoring to post-surgical care, Legacy's strong commitment to continuous quality improvement creates excellent outcomes for transplant patients.

Since its start, Legacy Transplant Services has been at the forefront of kidney transplantation including the first HIV transplant in Oregon and we are home to the first laparoscopic kidney donation in Oregon. At Legacy we care for all patients and have strong supports for caring for complex patients.

Continuing to lead in living donation and the addition of outreach are important areas of focus for our program. The size and structure of our transplant program create an ideal opportunity for collaboration with colleagues and innovative initiatives.

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland is known for its specialty programs and clinical excellence. Legacy Good Samaritan features nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight‑loss surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation and more, plus Oregon’s only 24‑hour urgent care that’s located alongside an emergency room, with access to emergency care if needed.

The Greater Portland Area is a sophisticated region offering diverse cultural activities and communities that appeal to a wide variety of needs and tastes. Beautiful parks and more biking paths per mile than any city in the US, promote an active and healthy lifestyle. The temperate four seasons, spectacular surroundings of the Columbia River Gorge and majestic Cascade Mountains, as well as close‑proximity to ocean beaches and long skiing seasons make this an opportunity for both professional satisfaction and a wonderful lifestyle.

Qualifications:

• BE/BC in Nephrology
• Must be able to obtain Oregon license and medical staff privileges
• Must have an active BLS certificate from the American Heart Association
• Extensive experience in renal transplantation which, at minimum, meet the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) criteria/ standards for a transplant nephrologist.

Benefits of Working for Legacy

• A nonprofit that serves the community.
• Community leader in providing healthcare and healthcare related services to the underserved.
• Full compensation and benefits package to include competitive salary, relocation assistance, CME allowance, full medical plan, malpractice coverage, retirement and much more.