Transplant Nephrologist

American Society of Transplantation; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, OR, is seeking a transplant nephrologist to join the Renal Transplant Program. The role involves full-range transplant medical care, including pre-transplant assessment, immunosuppression management, and immediate post‑operative follow‑up.

The program performs 90–100 transplants per year with a strong focus on living donation and collaborative care. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance outcomes and teaching initiatives.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Nephrology and board eligibility contagious by UNOS criteria.
• Must be able to obtain Oregon medical license and staff privileges.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range transplant medical care including pre‑transplant assessment and post‑operative follow‑up.
• Manage primary immunosuppression and early post‑transplant care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes and participate in program development.

Skills

Nephrology

Transplant medicine

BLS certification

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. Sorry, no J1 or H-1B visa opportunities.