Kidney Transplantation Medical Director - Texas Children's Hospital

• Division of Nephrology Texas Children’s Hospital Houston Texas Children’s Hospital seeks an experienced physician leader with a proven track record to serve as the Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation in the Transplant Services department in Houston, Texas.
• Texas Children’s Hospital is a national leader in pediatric transplants. As the largest pediatric transplant program in the country, we have performed over 2,100 solid organ transplants since 1984.

Being one of the most active pediatric transplant centers in the world, our physicians, surgeons, and staff are setting a new standard of transplant care that provides the best opportunity for every child to thrive.

We offer a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach through each aspect of the transplant process. From initial referrals to hospitalization and post-transplant outpatient care, patients have access to more than 40 different specialties, ensuring all facets of care are addressed.

• Position Highlights*Join our renowned team of pediatric transplantation specialists as the Medical Director of the highest-volume renal transplant program in the nation.
• Responsible for the overall management and direction of the pediatric kidney transplant program, including the development and implementation of policies and procedures and coordination of all aspects of the pediatric kidney transplant program.
• Work closely with other physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure that the program provides high-quality care.* There is an expectation of interdisciplinary collaboration with other transplant services.
• The Medical Director’s responsibilities will evolve with the needs of the program.This position will be through Baylor University as an Associate or Full Professor and will have additional duties and responsibilities within Texas Children’s Hospital.
• Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transplant immunology, experience running a smaller program on their own, or leadership responsibilities within another large pediatric transplant program.
• The ideal candidate will have a history of participation in research and be the featured author in publications.* Directorship of a research laboratory would be a major benefit, and funding within TCH for a laboratory program is available.
• Applicants must have an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree.* Applicants must be board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology* Applicants must be eligible to obtain or already hold an active Texas medical license.
• About Texas Children’s Hospital : *Texas Children's Hospital, located in Houston, Texas, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community by leading in patient care, education, and research.

We are proud to be consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation.Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health.

The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics / gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births;

Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children’s care for communities north of Houston.

The organization also created Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first HMO for children; has the largest pediatric primary care network in the country, Texas Children’s Pediatrics;

Texas Children’s Urgent Care clinics that specialize in after-hours care tailored specifically for children; and a global health program that’s channeling care to children and women all over the world.

Texas Children’s Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.Texas Children’s Hospital is the largest pediatric hospital in the nation, administering primary, specialty, urgent, and emergency medical care in more than 40 pediatric subspecialties.

Professionals throughout the world refer many of their most challenging patients to Texas Children’s, creating a rich and unique learning environment for our teams.

Our physicians use cutting-edge methodologies and access state-of-the-art resources to deliver quality care to Texas Children’s patients.

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers, and an extensive support staff.

We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives, and transform the future of our patients.Texas Children’s Hospital continues to be a leader in innovation and patient-centered care.

We are committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, and support to families and communities alike.*The Texas Children’s Environment : *Physicians at Texas Children’s have the unique benefit of being a part of our award-winning Texas Children’s Hospital team while being employed by our academic partner, Baylor College of Medicine, one of the most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation.

Our longstanding partnership with Baylor allows our physicians to feel insurmountable support, as well as endless opportunities for research and continued education.

Baylor College of Medicine currently ranks #9 in Pediatric Programs and #21 in Research Intensive Medical Schools. Recognizing the value of diverse perspectives, we have programs that leverage engagement by bringing our professional community together.

Additionally, we want our Physicians and supporting employees to enjoy all aspects of their professional and personal lives.

Our group offers great benefit programs that further support our dedication to the work-life balance of our employees.*To apply : *Reach out to John May at John.

May@KornFerry, please include a cover letter and copy of your CV.