Internal Medicine - Nephrology - Open Rank/Open Track Faculty

UTMB Division of Nephrology Physician Opportunity

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a full-time physician within the Division of Nephrology. This position emphasizes high-quality clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a team of faculty dedicated to providing outstanding nephrology care and advancing excellence in clinical education and scholarly activity.

The Division of Nephrology at UTMB is a dynamic academic division dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and research. The Division is expanding its clinical and research footprint to meet the growing needs of our patients and community.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and/or outpatient nephrology care, including management of chronic kidney disease, dialysis, and related conditions.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and didactic settings.
• Participate in departmental and divisional quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care coordination.
• Contribute to curriculum development, clinical training, and academic programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Nephrology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, or quality improvement projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Join Our Team

We invite applicants who are passionate about patient care, education, and innovation.

Supervisor: Ajay Israni, MD

Director, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.