Transplant Nephrologist

MEDVAMC is seeking an experienced Physician - Transplant Nephrologist to join their team in Houston, TX. The staff nephrologist will participate in all aspects of kidney care, including independent ambulatory clinics, inpatient rounding, and solid organ kidney transplantation. This role offers an engaging blend of patient care, teaching, research, and a favorable work-life balance in a vibrant city. Practice Info Academic affiliate with Baylor College of Medicine Involves pretransplant and post-transplant stages of patient care Includes outpatient and inpatient care Shift & Schedule Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm On call on nights, weekends, and federal holidays for kidney transplant care Responsibilities Participate in all aspects of kidney care, including having independent ambulatory clinic(s), inpatient rounding, and proficiency in all aspects of solid organ kidney transplantation Teach nephrology fellows Participate in quality improvement projects and research Be involved in all aspects of solid-organ transplantation, especially kidney transplantation, during the pretransplant and post-transplant stages of patient care Perform some administrative duties relating to transplantation at MEDVAMC Compensation Salary Range: $250,000 to $300,000 per year (Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)) Benefits CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement 5 Days paid CME absence Malpractice: Liability protection 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Federal Retirement Plan Separate 401K with partial agency match Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Qualifications Must be a U.S. Citizen (*If no qualified U.S. Citizen is found, will consider non- citizen candidates*) Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans Must be in good standing with academic affiliate, Baylor College of Medicine, with an academic title H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available