Transplant Surgery

Piedmont; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and retirement

CME allowance and paid CME time

Board certification and licensure_reim

Job summary

Piedmont Transplant Institute in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a Board Certified/Board Eligible Transplant Nephrologist to join a growing, multidisciplinary team within an integrated transplant program. The role offers collaboration with surgeons, hepatologists, APPs, coordinators, pharmacists, and support staff in a high-volume, innovative center.

The program emphasizes patient-centered care, advanced organ preservation techniques, regional outreach, and ongoing research.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nephrology Fellowship.
• Completion of a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Georgia.
• Strong commitment to teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-transplant recipient and living donor evaluations.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient transplant nephrology care.
• Provide peri-transplant medical management and long-term follow-up.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary transplant team.
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and clinical research initiatives.
• Support outreach efforts through telemedicine and satellite clinic locations.

Education

Accredited Nephrology Fellowship

Transplant Nephrology Fellowship

Job description

Piedmont Transplant Institute, one of the nation's leading transplant programs, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Transplant Nephrologist to join our growing, multidisciplinary team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position offers the opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized transplant institute known for exceptional quality outcomes, high transplant volumes, innovation, and patient-centered care.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of transplant nephrologists working alongside transplant surgeons, transplant hepatologists, advanced practice providers, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, and dedicated support staff in an integrated institute model.

About The Program

Piedmont's kidney transplant program provides comprehensive transplant services across Georgia and the Southeast. Based in Atlanta, the program leverages telemedicine and regional outreach clinics to expand patient access while maintaining a centralized, highly coordinated approach to care.

The Transplant Team Is Actively Engaged In

• Living donor and recipient evaluations
• Peri-transplant inpatient management
• Long-term post-transplant care
• Clinical research and innovation
• Advanced organ preservation technologies, including organ perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) protocols

Physicians benefit from a robust support structure that includes dedicated transplant APP coverage, in-house nighttime transplant APPs, and 24/7 access to hospital-based specialty services, including critical care, hospital medicine, and cardiology.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform pre-transplant recipient and living donor evaluations
• Manage inpatient and outpatient transplant nephrology care
• Provide peri-transplant medical management and long‑term follow‑up
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary transplant team
• Participate in quality improvement, program development, and clinical research initiatives
• Support outreach efforts through telemedicine and satellite clinic locations

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Nephrology Fellowship
• Completion of a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in Georgia
• Strong commitment to teamwork, communication, and patient‑centered care

Piedmont Physician Benefits

Piedmont offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• CME allowance and paid CME time
• Board certification and licensure reimbursement

Join a nationally recognized transplant program where innovation, collaboration, and clinical excellence come together to provide outstanding care for transplant patients throughout Georgia and the Southeast.

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not‑for‑profit health system and a recognized leader in delivering safe, high‑quality, patient‑centered care. Across Georgia, Piedmont serves communities representing 85% of the state's population through 27 hospitals, 113 immediate care locations, 1,875 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations, and more than 3,600 Piedmont Clinic members. With nearly 50,000 caregivers and more than 4.5 million patients served, Piedmont offers physicians the opportunity to practice in a growing, mission‑driven organization committed to making a positive difference in every life we touch.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US.