Assistant Professor

Tulane • New Orleans, LA

7h

About The Position

The Section of Nephrology & Hypertension and the Tulane Transplant Institute at Tulane University School of Medicine are recruiting a Clinician-Educator faculty member with responsibilities in Transplant Nephrology and General Nephrology. The time spent in each area depends on program needs and candidate interests. In partnership with the Tulane Transplant Institute, the physician will provide inpatient and outpatient care, including care for acute and chronic kidney disease, dialysis, fluid and electrolyte problems, kidney transplant patients, and related medical conditions. General nephrology outpatient care includes chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, and ESRD.

The position includes administrative and educational responsibilities, including transplant waiting-list management and maintaining transplant program compliance. Hospitals covered include East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center, and the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System. The physician will participate in teaching and clinical programs for residents, fellows, and medical students, attend inpatient services with fellows, provide ongoing outpatient care, and take rotating on-call coverage. Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and candidates finishing fellowship are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Medical degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in general nephrology.
• Satisfactory completion of an ACGME-accredited general nephrology training program and transplant nephrology training accredited by the American Society of Transplantation (AST).
• Eligibility for a Louisiana medical license, as well as CDS and DEA.
• Prior experience teaching residents, fellows, or students.
• Eligibility to apply for a J-1 waiver.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient care for acute and chronic kidney disease, dialysis needs, fluid and electrolyte problems, and kidney transplant patients.
• Evaluate and manage transplant patients and their associated medical conditions in the outpatient setting.
• Provide general nephrology outpatient care for chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, and ESRD.
• Oversee transplant waiting-list management and maintain compliance of the transplant program.
• Participate in teaching and clinical programs for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Attend inpatient services alongside fellows.
• Provide outpatient services on an ongoing basis.
• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree