Nephrology Physician

Memorial Transplant Institute at Memorial Healthcare System is seeking a Transplant Nephrologist to join our growing team at Memorial Regional Hospital. Eligible candidates should be BE/BC in Internal Medicine and Nephrology and successfully completed an AST-ASN accredited Transplant Nephrology Fellowship or possess requisite experience in kidney transplantation. Candidates with an interest in general nephrology and apheresis would be preferred. The successful candidate will become a key member of our multidisciplinary team and participate in quality and selection committees. Additionally, responsibilities will include evaluating transplant and living donor candidates, inpatient and outpatient care of transplant recipients, and intermittent and continuous dialysis therapies. Candidates with significant experience or interest in advancing the pancreas transplant program would be highly desirable as the physician would be integral to the programmatic growth strategy. Strong interest and demonstrated abilities in delivering patient care in a multidisciplinary academic medical setting is required as the physician would be expected to participate in the education and training of medical students and residents in fulfillment of the academic missions of Memorial Healthcare System.

Since its inception in 2017, the kidney transplant program has been among the fastest growing and consistently ranked among the nation s best programs based on SRTR reporting criteria. Memorial Transplant institute received UNOS approval for pancreas transplants in 2023. Memorial Transplant Institute has a stable referral base with over 1,000 new referrals annually. The program performed 146 kidney transplants in 2023 with an anticipated yearly volume approaching 200 transplants by 2025. The program is currently supported by experienced transplant surgeons with multidisciplinary support from ancillary services within the healthcare system.

This is a full-time employed position with the multispecialty Memorial Physician Group. The position offers competitive benefits and a compensation package that is commensurate with training and experience. Professional malpractice and medical liability are covered under sovereign immunity.

About Memorial Transplant Institute

Memorial Transplant Institute is the only center in Broward County to offer kidney and heart transplants to both adults and children. In 2017, with federal approval from UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing), Memorial Transplant Institute launched the adult kidney transplant program with pediatric transplant capabilities at Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, respectively. The Institute established a living donor kidney recovery component, including open and laparoscopic nephrectomies. The program offers cadaveric and living donor kidney transplants. The newly launched pancreas program was approved by UNOS in 2023 and is the only program in Broward County to offer pancreas transplants.

Benefits Overview

As part of the Memorial family, your well-being is important to us. Memorial provides several programs and benefits to ensure you feel supported and connected in your professional and personal life including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care/Healthcare FSA accounts, and Retirement Plans. Some benefits are paid for by Memorial. Some are split between you and Memorial. Some are offered to you at a group discount, and others are paid for by you. We care about keeping you healthy physically, mentally, socially, and financially. Some of our additional benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), Adoption Assistance, Disability Insurance, Education Assistance, Parental Leave Pay, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, Reproductive Medicine, Physician Wellness Program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Relocation Reimbursement.

About Memorial Healthcare System

Since its inception in 1953, Memorial Healthcare System has been a leader in providing high-quality healthcare services to South Florida residents. Moving health forward to meet the needs of the community, Memorial is one of the largest public healthcare systems in the nation and highly regarded for its exceptional patient- and family-centered care that creates the Memorial experience. Memorial's patient, physician and employee satisfaction rates are some of the most admired in the country, and the system is recognized as a national leader in quality healthcare.

Memorial Regional Hospital is the flagship facility of the healthcare system and is one of the largest hospitals in Florida. Memorial Regional Hospital offers extensive and diverse health care services that include Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute featuring renowned surgeons, Memorial Cancer Institute treating more inpatients than any other in Broward County, and Memorial Neuroscience Institute providing innovative technology and world-class physicians. Memorial Regional Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital South are both located in Hollywood, Florida, and offer our community a variety of medical and surgical services. Joe DiMaggio Children s Hospital at Memorial provides a comprehensive array of pediatric services and is the leading children's hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Memorial Hospital West , Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke serve the communities of western Broward County and others in South Florida. Memorial Home Health Services, Memorial Manor nursing home and a variety of ancillary healthcare facilities round out the system's wide-ranging health services.

About South Florida

South Florida combines Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, as well as the Florida Keys in Monroe County, with beautiful beaches, museums, wildlife, and sunshine all year round. The area offers a dynamic lifestyle with an abundance of cultural and recreational amenities, including top-rated golf courses, historic art communities, zoos and wildlife refuges, and world-class restaurants. South Florida is home to some of the biggest championship-winning sports teams, the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, and Miami Marlins, with games hosted in several of South Florida s premier stadiums. Florida residents enjoy beautiful weather year-round and benefit from no state income tax attracting new residents from all over the country and around the world.