Nephrology Division Chief

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: University of Rochester Medical Center: School of Medicine and Dentistry: Medicine: Medicine: Nephrology

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$300,000 - $550,000 a year

Description

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), Department of Medicine is seeking a Division Chief for our Nephrology Division. The successful candidate will oversee the growth of the division’s established programs and the expansion and management of the Division of Nephrology. The successful candidate should have leadership experience and be committed to faculty, staff, resident, and fellow education and mentorship. We seek an academic leader with a track record of leadership in programmatic growth, management, and oversight.

URMC is committed to Nephrology. The responsibilities of the incoming Chief will include leadership and oversight of all programs within the Division of Nephrology at URMC and all affiliated hospital sites. Specifically, the incoming leader will participate in direct patient care and will play a key role in the recruitment and mentorship of all faculty and advanced practice practitioners, as well as the advancement of the clinical, research, and education missions of the URMC Department of Medicine. The Division Chief will interface with other Divisions in the Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine leadership, Medical School, and health care systems. The Division Chief will oversee and expand active Nephrology services at Strong Memorial Hospital. The Division Chief will oversee and facilitate all career development and educational efforts.

Located in Rochester, New York, URMC is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. It forms the centerpiece of the University of Rochester’s health research, teaching, and patient care missions. URMC is home to Strong Memorial Hospital, the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, its faculty practice (University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group), and the University of Rochester School of Nursing. The University of Rochester’s clinical enterprise, UR Medicine, consists of seven hospitals located throughout the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions – Strong Memorial, Highland, F.F. Thompson, Noyes Memorial, Jones Memorial, and St. James hospitals – as well as Golisano Children’s Hospital, James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, UR Medicine Home Care, the Highlands at Pittsford and Highlands at Brighton, nine urgent care centers, and an extensive primary care network.

UR Medicine’s flagship facility, the 886-bed Strong Memorial Hospital, is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Level One regional trauma and burn center. The hospital is midway in the development of a new patient tower. This will be the largest capital investment in the University’s history. This will add over 100 ED beds, 48 observation beds, additional CPEP beds (36) as well as 112 in-patient beds with shell space to expand operating rooms. It is home to nationally renowned clinical care, including Upstate New York’s only cardiac and liver transplant programs, the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and the Wilmot Cancer Institute, Upstate New York’s premier cancer center providing comprehensive cancer care with expertise in precision medicine, complex cancers, and clinical trials. With a solid reputation for quality, Strong Memorial Hospital offers some of the top clinical programs in the nation and has earned the National Research Corporation “Consumer Choice Award” all 21 years since the honor’s inception.

The Department of Medicine is proud to be the most prominent academic and clinical department at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The Department includes 15 divisions committed to compassionate clinical care, educational excellence, and innovative research. The team comprises nearly 500 faculty members, over 200 advanced practice providers, 200 residents and fellows, and 800 staff. They conduct around 125,000 outpatient visits per year and 16,000 inpatient discharges. The faculty includes basic, clinical, and translational scientists researching a broad spectrum of disorders and diseases. As the largest department, they are dedicated to supporting the community, coordinating community outreach programs, working with affiliate hospitals to ensure quality care is available to all populations across the region, or creating opportunities for youth from all backgrounds to explore careers in health and medicine.

On the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Rochester, New York, is just north of the breathtaking Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York.

• Stimulating and progressive metropolitan community of 1.1 million people

• Stress-free living, including affordable housing, easy commutes, and highly ranked public schools

• Cultural district features the Eastman School of Music, The Memorial Art Gallery, and several other museums, theaters, studios, shops, restaurants, and more

• More than 100 wineries, breweries, and distilleries

• Camping and water sports of all kinds, as well as downhill and cross-country skiing

• 6-hour drive to New York City, 3.5 hours to Toronto, and 90 minutes to Niagara Falls and Letchworth State Park — the Grand Canyon of the East

Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

M.D. Degree or equivalent

Must obtain a New York State Medical License prior to start date

Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Must meet all credentialing requirements

Board Certification in Nephrology

Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required

Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

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The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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