Nephrology- Transplant

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

The successful candidate will be a dedicated to working within in 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 Hospitals 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 kidneypancreas transplantation. Our multidisciplinary approach and the experience of our transplant team allow us to treat the most complex patients including those with numerous comorbidities. 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 CTand Ultrasoundguided 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:

• a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temples missiondriven culture to provide and promote equitable world class patient care research and medical education.
• individual career development and mentorship opportunities; and
• collegiality among faculty staff and hospital leadership.

Temple Health one of Philadelphias leading academic medical centers is home to more than 1000 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 Pennsylvanias 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.

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We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine please visit theOffice 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.