Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Transplant Nephrology

43844BR

Extended Job Title:

Asst/Assoc/Full Professor - Transplant Nephrology

Position Description:

The Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, in partnership with CovenantHealth, has a new and growing kidney transplant program in West Texas.

Great opportunity for a full-time transplant nephrologist to work in partnership the transplant program director (transplant surgeon) and transplant administrator to ensure a high level of care and service is offered for our growing patient population in a heavily underserved area that has a large patient catchment area, growing population and increased incident of ESRD. The transplant program has partnered with an Organ Procurement Organization that is leading the field with technological innovation and research, enhancing our efforts to procure kidneys.

Rank of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor and applicable salary are dependent upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requisition ID:

43844BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Pay Grade Maximum:

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Major/Essential Functions:

• Management of all aspects of Transplant Nephrology.

• Pre-transplant candidate evaluation.

• Inpatient consultation.

• Post-transplant outpatient care.

• Living donor candidate evaluation.

• Work collaboratively with surgical colleague and support staff.

• Assist in the development of the Kidney Transplant Program.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Grade Minimum:

Salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Department:

Internal Med Dept Lbk Genl

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at .

Shift:

Day

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, MBBS, or DO degree.

• Fellowship trained.

• Board Certified/ Board Eligible in Nephrology.

• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.

Applicants must meet Qualifications to be the UNOS designated primary nephrologist.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

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About TTUHSC:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

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Benefits:

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• Wellness Programs

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