Albany Medical College - Transplant Nephrologist

Job Description

Job Description

The Nephrology Division within our organization is on the lookout for a board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Nephrologist to enhance its expanding and collaborative abdominal transplant program. This is a remarkable chance to join a multidisciplinary academic transplant team within a prominent regional healthcare system dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and ongoing program development.

This role presents a well-rounded practice that integrates responsibilities in both transplant nephrology and general nephrology, offering the chance to influence the future trajectory of a modern and growing transplant program.

This position provides:

• A dual practice in transplant nephrology and general nephrology.

• Engagement in inpatient transplant care and participation in multidisciplinary transplant rounds.

• Involvement in the medical management of kidney transplant recipients, focusing on immunosuppression management, graft function assessment, and transplant-specific care.

• Shared responsibilities for transplant-related inpatient consultations and transplant nephrology on-call duties.

• Participation in outpatient transplant clinics, which includes:

  • Evaluations for pre-transplant recipients.

  • Assessments for living donors.

  • Post-transplant follow-up care.

  • Involvement in ongoing expansion initiatives, including the NKR program.

• Collaboration with transplant surgeons, advanced practice providers, coordinators, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary support teams.

• Opportunities to engage in organ offer reviews and recipient selection discussions as transplant volumes increase.

• Active participation in quality improvement and transplant program development initiatives.

• An academic appointment with our organization, offering opportunities in teaching, clinical collaboration, and program leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in managing kidney transplant recipients in both inpatient and outpatient environments, ideally within the last two years.

• A passion for expanding and modernizing a multidisciplinary transplant program.

• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

• A commitment to patient-centered care, quality improvement, and academic medicine.

Practice Highlights:

• A well-established and expanding kidney transplant program serving the Capital Region and nearby communities.

• A multidisciplinary transplant team that emphasizes collaborative care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Opportunities to influence the structure of transplant nephrology services as the program grows.

• Involvement in the management of transplant recipients throughout the continuum of care.

• Increasing outpatient transplant clinic volume and referral base.

• A comprehensive electronic medical record system and modern clinical infrastructure.

• Teaching opportunities available for residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers.

• An academic environment that fosters research, quality initiatives, and program development.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a fellowship in Transplant Nephrology from an accredited program.

• MD/DO or equivalent degree with board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.

• Proven clinical expertise in nephrology subspecialty care.

• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York State.

• Academic experience or interest suitable for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach to patient care.

• A dedication to education, quality improvement, and advancing the field of transplant medicine.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive base salary range of $285,000-$300,000, depending on rank and experience, with additional incentive bonuses based on clinical and academic productivity.

• A generous sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team.

• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move.

• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• A generous paid time off policy and holiday schedule.

• A retirement plan along with a 403(b) option.

• An annual CME allowance and dedicated time for continuing medical education.

• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

• Employee wellness programs and mental health support services.

Our organization serves as a cornerstone of medicine, research, and medical education in New York's Capital Region, employing over 10,000 individuals and providing excellent career opportunities across various roles in patient care and administration. We value our staff and offer:

• Exceptional healthcare coverage with no copay for services at our providers.

• A broad range of services and programs designed to support emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Located in the historic capital city of New York, our organization provides a comprehensive array of inpatient and outpatient care, housing the region's largest hospital, the only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and the sole children's hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at our affiliated medical college.

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities, to apply.