Nephrology Transplant Medical Director

Job Overview

The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah is seeking applications for a Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities

The Transplant Medical Director will:

• Independently manage all kidney and pancreas transplant patients, including live kidney donors, through all phases of transplantation or donation.
• Provide clinical care for kidney transplant patients, including initial evaluation, pre‑transplant care, and post‑transplant care at the University of Utah Hospital and Clinics.
• Coordinate outreach activities in Utah and neighboring states.
• Oversee a dynamic team of transplant nephrologists and advanced practice clinicians.
• Collaborate with University of Utah Health senior leadership and leaders across departments (Surgery, Anesthesia, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Laboratory Medicine).
• Lead research and quality improvement projects and promote federally funded research programs.
• Provide education to trainees (medical students, internal medicine residents, general nephrology fellows) and collaborate with the Program Director of the ACGME‑certified Transplant Nephrology fellowship to train transplant nephrology fellows.
• Serve as OPTN/UNOS Primary Physician for the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at the University of Utah.
• Participate in all clinical and administrative activities of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program as well as the academic activities of the Department of Internal Medicine and the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
• UNOS certification or eligibility.
• Eligibility to hold an unrestricted Utah medical license.

Qualifications and Skills

Successful candidates will have strong leadership and communication skills and be knowledgeable of national and local transplant practices and policies. Academic track and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

Application Details

To apply online submit a CV with a letter of interest describing research and/or teaching background via the University of Utah career portal:

For inquiries, contact Dr. Aylin Rodan, Division Chief, Division of Nephrology & Hypertension, 30 N Mario Capecchi Drive, 3rd Floor South, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Email: View email address on click.appcast.io. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

EEO Statement

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affordative action for further assistance.