Description
Transplant Nephrology – Clinical Faculty
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston and South Houston, Texas
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) – Galveston, Texas
UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers. UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. At UTMB, you’ll be part of a supportive and innovative academic environment committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. We offer a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact in the field of nephrology.
The UTMB Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology is seeking a Transplant Nephrologist to join the UTMB Texas Transplant Program. The successful candidate must also be eligible to play a leadership role in our upcoming ACGME accredited Transplant Fellowship.
Responsibilities will include provision of care to pre- and post- kidney transplant patients at UTMB, an institution committed to advancing health equity through excellence as a public health system that serves the community of Texas. Administrative opportunities include developing the living donor transplant program, optimizing transplant outreach to the community, guiding the quality components of the program and increasing referrals to special programs in our Transplant Program (example: Weight Loss Program). Special consideration will be given to cultural competency and fluency in Spanish. UTMB is an academic medical center with a very collegial atmosphere, and the physician will also participate in the teaching and training of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Candidate Requirements:
- M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Completion of an ACGME accredited Internal Medicine Program and a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship program.
- Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
- A strong commitment to patient care with demonstrated ability to mentor and teach medical students, residents and fellows.
- U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted state of Texas Medical License.
Income Package: Salary will be commensurate with Academic rank, qualifications, experience, and educational background. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as many other potential incentives. ** Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule. **
Living in communities served by UTMB Health: Please visit http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/ to learn more about living and working in Galveston and the surrounding communities.
Interested candidates please send your CV to Skott Harrington at: saharrin@utmb.edu
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
