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Nephrology (Medical Director/Kidney Transplant)
Summerfield, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Medical Director
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
46077, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/26/21
Health Network is seeking a visionary and dynamic Medical Director for its kidney transplant program.
This represents a unique opportunity in a rapidly growing market for the primary physician to work with our newly appointed program director to (re)build a regionally and nationally recognized kidney transplant program.
The Medical Director for the Kidney Transplant Program will be responsible for all aspects of the medical care of ESRD patients referred for transplant and their post-transplant medical care. In close partnership with the Abdominal Transplant Program Director, Transplant Executive Director and Outreach Coordinator, (s)he will spend considerable time building relationships with the nephrology community throughout Indiana and beyond. This position reports to the Abdominal Program Director for both clinical and administrative roles. (S)he will assure compliance with regulations in the evaluation and management of transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors. The Medical Director, in conjunction with the Program Director and Executive Director will be responsible for oversight of program policy, direction, and performance related to pre-transplant and post-transplant management of kidney transplant patients and living donors. Performance hinges on achieving predefined outcomes that track performances and results of the overall program.
The Medical Director will also have to opportunity to participate in or develop his/her research program within their areas of interest that align with programmatic goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Board certified or eligible in nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Completion of an AST accredited transplant nephrology fellowship or equivalent training in transplant nephrology
- Qualify as “ Primary Transplant Physician” under UNOS Bylaws
- Qualify for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Indiana
- Strong decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication skills
Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Direct inpatient and outpatient clinical care, including pre-transplant candidate evaluations, living donor evaluations, inpatient consultations and post-transplant/donation care and patient management
Administration
Work with the Program Director and Transplant Administrator to assure hospital compliance with OPTN/UNOS, CMS, DOH and other regulatory agency requirements.
A comprehensive compensation package will be offered and may include:
Competitive Base Salary plus Incentive
Commencement Bonus and/or Signing Bonus
Potential for Medical Education Debt Repayment
Potential for fellowship stipend
Relocation Expenses
CME, Licensure, Dues, Subscriptions
Health and Retirement
Vacation
Facility: - The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) - It offers a wide range of services, including: Cardiac Services (cardiac research, open heart, and heart transplantation), Renal Transplant, Oncology, GI/Endoscopy, Pediatrics, OB, Orthopedics, Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Sleep Lab, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery and Diabetes Treatment Center.
Location: - 125 miles to Indianapolis, IN - 140 miles to Chicago, IL - 180 miles to Cincinnati, OH - A great place to live and work - It earned the All-American City Award and the City of Livability Award - The community is affordable with a cost of living 9% below national average. - The education system includes universities, colleges and excellent private and public schools. - Art and cultural activities are abundant with an award winning zoo, nature trails, orchestra, museum in addition to professional sports, minor league and Division I college sports.