Transplant Nephrologist

Position 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 a top‑rated institution.

Responsibilities

The transplant nephrologist candidate will provide direct patient care and lead multi‑disciplinary teams in the in‑patient and out‑patient setting to manage recipients of kidney and pancreas transplants, conduct pre‑transplant evaluation, perform living donor candidate evaluation, and determine suitability of organs from medically complex deceased donors. The candidate will participate in clinical and operational meetings such as the selection committee, candidate review board, HLA review, post‑transplant review, and living donor meeting. It is expected that the candidate will actively engage in quality improvement projects and clinical problem‑based task forces, including serving as lead transplant nephrologist on certain projects. Participation in teaching programs for transplant nephrology and surgery fellows, general nephrology fellows, medical house staff, medical students, transplant advanced practice providers and coordinators is required. Research experience is preferable but not mandatory.

Program Highlights

The UVA kidney‑pancreas transplant program is a large‑volume transplant center with sustained growth over the last five years. In 2023, UVA performed 203 adult kidney and / or pancreas transplants with excellent patient and graft survival. We strive to create a collaborating working environment that fosters professional growth and provides the platform for faculty to become leaders in the field of transplantation. Faculty are encouraged to critically appraise current established practices, explore new therapeutic and diagnostic paradigms, and embrace emerging technologies to increase access to transplantation and promote longevity of patient and allografts.

Contact Information

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Mark D. Okusa, Chief, Division of Nephrology, via email at MDO7Y@virginia.edu or phone 434‑924‑2187.

About UVA

The University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, providing an idyllic setting that blends one of America’s premier public institutions, an inspiring history and a picturesque small but cosmopolitan city perennially ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by Money Magazine and USA Today.

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