The Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine at the University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Nephrologist to join our renal team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is an open rank, tenure-ineligible position. Rank and salary will be dependent upon qualifications. The successful candidate should possess outstanding clinical, technical, and interpersonal skills, with training from a top-rated institution.
The transplant nephrologist will provide direct patient care and lead multidisciplinary teams in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include managing kidney and pancreas transplant recipients, conducting pretransplant evaluations, evaluating living donor candidates, and assessing organ suitability from complex deceased donors. The candidate will participate in clinical and operational meetings such as selection committees, candidate review boards, HLA review, post-transplant review, and living donor meetings. Engagement in quality improvement projects and clinical taskforces is expected, including serving as the lead transplant nephrologist on certain projects. The role involves teaching transplant nephrology and surgery fellows, nephrology fellows, medical house staff, students, and transplant advanced practice providers and coordinators. Research experience is preferable but not mandatory.
The UVA kidney-pancreas transplant program is a high-volume center with sustained growth, performing 203 adult kidney and/or pancreas transplants in 2023, with excellent patient and graft survival rates. We foster a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and leadership in transplantation. Faculty are encouraged to critically appraise current practices, explore new diagnostics and therapies, and embrace emerging technologies to improve access and outcomes.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Mark D. Okusa, Chief, Division of Nephrology, via email at (emailprotected) or phone at 434-924-2187.
The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city offers a blend of rich history, inspiring surroundings, and a highly ranked quality of life, making it one of America's best places to live.
Qualifications
Must be a board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Nephrologist.
The university will conduct a background check and pre-employment health and drug screening prior to employment.
Application Instructions
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