Job Nephrology- Transplant

Summary of Position

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Department of Medicine is seeking highly skilled, fellowship-trained candidates for a Transplant Nephrologist to join the faculty.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to working within a vibrant academic environment, and outpatient and inpatient clinical practice areas where active teaching and mentoring of Nephrology fellows, Internal Medicine residents and medical students is strongly encouraged. Opportunities for engagement in research are also available for interested applicants.

Temple University Hospital's Kidney Transplant Program was founded nearly 35 years ago and offers a full range of transplant services, including deceased and living kidney transplantation, as well as deceased pancreas and kidney-pancreas transplantation. Our multidisciplinary approach and the experience of our transplant team allow us to treat the most complex patients, including those with numerous co-morbidities. Our faculty includes experienced nephrologists and surgeons who work cohesively with an experienced support team consisting of transplant coordinators, nurse practitioners, a dedicated doctor of pharmacy, social worker, and financial counselor.

Qualifications :

• MD, DO or foreign equivalent
• Board Certified / Eligible in Nephrology
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited IM Residency and Nephrology Fellowship prior to start date.
• Successful completion of an accredited fellowship in transplant nephrology prior to start date.
• Experience performing CT-and Ultrasound-guided transplant and native kidney biopsies preferred.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure and DEA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

In addition to a competitive salary, and a comprehensive suite of benefits including a generous 403b retirement match, 457b, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, paid vacation, CME, a tuition remission program, disability at group rates, and more, the position offers :

Temple Health , one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Temple Health refers to the health, education, and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM). Temple University Health System (TUHS) is a $1.8+ billion academic health system dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research.

Located in the heart of North Philadelphia, Temple offers easy access to all the cultural, historical, culinary, and recreational activities of Pennsylvania's largest city, with opportunities to reside in varied settings ranging from urban to rural.

Procedure for Candidacy

To be considered for this position applicants must complete the online application.

Application materials should include a current curriculum vitae, a comprehensive letter of interest summarizing all relevant experience, clinical, educational, and research interests, three professional references names / contact information and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and / or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.

Please address your application to : Paul Pronovost, MD, Section Chief, Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation, Professor, Medicine, C / O William Mawhinney, Sr. Faculty / Physician Recruiter, Office of Physician / Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

E-mail : william.mawhinney@tuhs.temple.edu

We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.