Assistant Professor

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Section of Nephrology & Hypertension and the Tulane Transplant Institute at Tulane University School of Medicine are recruiting for a Clinician-Educator faculty position. This position will have responsibilities in Transplant Nephrology and General Nephrology. The percent spent in each area is dependent on the needs of the program and interest of the candidates. In partnership with the Tulane Transplant Institute, the role involves overseeing inpatient services that include care of acute and chronic kidney disease, provision of dialysis services, fluid and electrolyte problems, and kidney transplant. Outpatient services include evaluation and management of transplant patients and their associated medical conditions. Administrative and educational responsibilities include overseeing transplant waiting list management and maintaining compliance of the transplant program. General nephrology outpatient services include care of chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, and ESRD. Hospitals covered include East Jefferson General Hospital, University Medical Center, and the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System. The physician will participate in the teaching and clinical programs of Residents, Fellows, and medical students. The candidate will have on-call coverage on a rotating basis. The physician will attend on the inpatient services along with the Fellows. The Physician will have outpatient duties on a continuing basis. Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, and candidates presently finishing fellowship are all encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Medical degree required.
• Board certification or eligibility in general Nephrology is required.
• Satisfactorily completed a training program in general nephrology accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and transplant nephrology accredited by American Society of Transplantation (AST).
• Eligible for medical license in the state of Louisiana as well as CDS and DEA required.
• Prior experience in teaching residents/fellows/students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inpatient services including care of acute and chronic kidney disease, provision of dialysis services, fluid and electrolyte problems, and kidney transplant.
• Evaluate and manage transplant patients and their associated medical conditions in outpatient services.
• Oversee transplant waiting list management.
• Maintain compliance of the transplant program.
• Provide care for chronic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, hypertension, and ESRD in general nephrology outpatient services.
• Participate in the teaching and clinical programs of Residents, Fellows, and medical students.
• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis.
• Attend on inpatient services along with Fellows.
• Maintain outpatient duties on a continuing basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level