Virginia
Overview
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, and training from top-rated institution. Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and lead multi-disciplinary teams in the inpatient and outpatient setting to manage recipients of kidney and pancreas transplants, conduct pretransplant evaluation, perform living donor candidate evaluation, and determine suitability of organs from medically complex deceased donors. Participate in clinical and operational meetings such as selection committee, candidate review board, HLA review, post-transplant review, and living donor meeting. Actively engage in quality improvement projects and clinical problem-based task forces, including serving as lead transplant nephrologist on certain projects. Participate in teaching programs for transplant nephrology and surgery fellows, general nephrology fellows, medical house staff, medical students and transplant advanced practice providers and coordinators. Research experience is preferable but not mandatory. About the Program
The UVA kidney-pancreas transplant program is a large-volume transplant center with sustained growth over the last 5 years. In 2023, UVA performed 203 adult kidney and/or pancreas transplants with excellent patient and graft survival. We strive to foster a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and provides a platform for faculty to become leaders in transplantation. The faculty is encouraged to critically appraise current practices, explore new therapeutic and diagnostic paradigms, and embrace emerging technologies to increase access to transplantation and promote longevity of patients and allografts. Contact for Additional Information
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark D. Okusa, Chief, Division of Nephrology, via email at MDO7Y@virginia.edu or by phone at 434-924-2187. Location
The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing an idyllic setting that blends a premier public institution, inspiring history, and a picturesque city. Qualifications
Must be a board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Nephrologist. The University will perform a background check and pre-employment health and drug screening prior to employment. Application Instructions
To apply, please visit the Interfolio site and submit all required documents. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. To read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment, please refer to UVA’s policies. The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu
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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, and training from top-rated institution. Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care and lead multi-disciplinary teams in the inpatient and outpatient setting to manage recipients of kidney and pancreas transplants, conduct pretransplant evaluation, perform living donor candidate evaluation, and determine suitability of organs from medically complex deceased donors. Participate in clinical and operational meetings such as selection committee, candidate review board, HLA review, post-transplant review, and living donor meeting. Actively engage in quality improvement projects and clinical problem-based task forces, including serving as lead transplant nephrologist on certain projects. Participate in teaching programs for transplant nephrology and surgery fellows, general nephrology fellows, medical house staff, medical students and transplant advanced practice providers and coordinators. Research experience is preferable but not mandatory. About the Program
The UVA kidney-pancreas transplant program is a large-volume transplant center with sustained growth over the last 5 years. In 2023, UVA performed 203 adult kidney and/or pancreas transplants with excellent patient and graft survival. We strive to foster a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and provides a platform for faculty to become leaders in transplantation. The faculty is encouraged to critically appraise current practices, explore new therapeutic and diagnostic paradigms, and embrace emerging technologies to increase access to transplantation and promote longevity of patients and allografts. Contact for Additional Information
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark D. Okusa, Chief, Division of Nephrology, via email at MDO7Y@virginia.edu or by phone at 434-924-2187. Location
The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing an idyllic setting that blends a premier public institution, inspiring history, and a picturesque city. Qualifications
Must be a board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Nephrologist. The University will perform a background check and pre-employment health and drug screening prior to employment. Application Instructions
To apply, please visit the Interfolio site and submit all required documents. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. To read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment, please refer to UVA’s policies. The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu
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