Your future role at a glance Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital, Kidney Transplant Center is seeking to hire a Transplant Nephrologist to our team.
How you'll make an impact in this role- Join an established team of 4 physicians and 2 APPs
- Call structure: Every 4th week
- Practice setting: Hospital inpatient/outpatient
- Access to Support staff; RN Coordinators, Social Workers, PharmD, Nutritionists
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine with sub-specialty certified in Nephrology and completion of an American Society of Transplantation (AST) Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Training Accreditation Program (TNFTAP) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited transplant nephrology fellowship.
- Required years of experience in transplant nephrology; 5 years minimum
- Previous medical directorship or leadership experience preferred
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute inpatient and outpatient populations utilizing advanced diagnostic acumen and evidence-based medicine.
- Serve as the admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization, ensuring seamless transitions from admission to discharge.
About the Facility - With 541 licensed beds, this hospital provides adult specialty care to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky and Northern Alabama.
- The program's kidney transplant volume has grown from approximately 100 per year to over 150 in the past 5 years.
- Ascension Saint Thomas West Kidney Transplant is consistently among the fastest to transplant in the region and nationally.
- Partnership between the transplant physicians and administration facilitates a streamlined approach to shared goals: continued growth, improved quality, and service to the region.
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Choose Ascension - Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- Ambient listening AI technology
What minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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Benefits that help you thrive - Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
ResponsibilitiesHow you'll make an impact in this role- Join an established team of 4 physicians and 2 APPs
- Call structure: Every 4th week
- Practice setting: Hospital inpatient/outpatient
- Access to Support staff; RN Coordinators, Social Workers, PharmD, Nutritionists
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine with sub-specialty certified in Nephrology and completion of an American Society of Transplantation (AST) Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Training Accreditation Program (TNFTAP) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited transplant nephrology fellowship.
- Required years of experience in transplant nephrology; 5 years minimum
- Previous medical directorship or leadership experience preferred
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute inpatient and outpatient populations utilizing advanced diagnostic acumen and evidence-based medicine.
- Serve as the admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization, ensuring seamless transitions from admission to discharge.
About the Facility - With 541 licensed beds, this hospital provides adult specialty care to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky and Northern Alabama.
- The program's kidney transplant volume has grown from approximately 100 per year to over 150 in the past 5 years.
- Ascension Saint Thomas West Kidney Transplant is consistently among the fastest to transplant in the region and nationally.
- Partnership between the transplant physicians and administration facilitates a streamlined approach to shared goals: continued growth, improved quality, and service to the region.
- Integrated referral network
- Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system
Why Choose Ascension - Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
- Ambient listening AI technology
QualificationsWhat minimum requirements you'll needLicensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
#HeC #Dox #LI-SR1
