Transplant Nephrologist (Outpatient) - Charlotte, NC

Transplant Nephrologist Opportunity

Join Atrium Health as a Transplant Nephrologist in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Atrium Health – Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking an experienced Transplant Nephrologist to join our comprehensive, multidisciplinary kidney transplant program. This physician will serve as a core member of the transplant leadership and clinical care team, supporting both pre ‑ and post ‑ transplant patient management, quality initiatives, and program growth.

This role is structured to support either an administrative-focused track or a general clinical track, based on program needs and physician experience.

Highlights

• Provide outpatient transplant nephrology care across the continuum of kidney transplant care (pre-and post-transplant) with a primary focus post-transplant management
• Play a key role in building and expanding a multi-disciplinary post kidney transplant clinic, including care model design, clinical workflows, and patient pathways
• Serve as a clinical partner in quality oversight, outcomes monitoring, and regulatory readiness, with opportunities to shape program performance and sustainability
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary transplant team including surgeons, APPs, pharmacists, nurses, social work, and program leadership
• Participate in kidney transplant selection meetings, multidisciplinary conferences, and program leadership discussions
• Limited participation in inpatient transplant nephrology coverage, as needed, to support continuity of care

Training and/or Experience Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certified or board eligible in Nephrology
• Completion of an AST ‑ accredited Transplant Nephrology Fellowship (or equivalent experience)
• Eligible for full and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina
• Eligible for appointment to the Atrium Health Medical Staff
• Experience in kidney transplant care
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a multidisciplinary transplant team
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to quality, safety, education, and regulatory compliance within a transplant program
• Interest in contributing to program development, education, and clinical protocols preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Care —where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose— from discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for all —and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.