Physician - Transplant Nephrology

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

2d

About The Position

Transplant Nephrologist OU Health - The University of Oklahoma Due to community need and ongoing growth, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center seeks a Fulltime Transplant Nephrologist. The creation of the Oklahoma Transplant Center, with the addition of liver transplant to the existing kidney transplant program, brings comprehensive solid organ transplant services to OU Medical Center. The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree (MD or equivalent) and Transplant Fellowship training or relevant clinical transplant experience. Applicants need be Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified/Eligible in Nephrology. The selected individual will join existing Transplant Nephrologist supervising medical aspects of the expanding kidney transplant program. Leadership experience by the applicant is desirable. The individual will have a full- time faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma at rank commensurate with experience and will join the existing Nephrology Section, which is active in all aspects of nephrology, including consultative nephrology, acute and chronic dialysis, ICU Nephrology (including CRRT), and renal transplantation. Qualified candidates can look forward to: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits Ample vacation time and supported CME opportunities Low cost of living and one of the lowest tax burdens in US Oklahoma City is a dynamic, fast-growing metropolis with a thriving economy anchored by energy, aerospace, biotechnology, and a surging tech sector. Oklahoma City boasts a low cost of living and a housing market where you can actually afford to own a home. 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Requirements

• Doctoral degree (MD or equivalent)
• Transplant Fellowship training or relevant clinical transplant experience
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Board Certified/Eligible in Nephrology

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Supervising medical aspects of the expanding kidney transplant program
• Active in all aspects of nephrology, including consultative nephrology, acute and chronic dialysis, ICU Nephrology (including CRRT), and renal transplantation

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits
• Ample vacation time and supported CME opportunities
• Low cost of living and one of the lowest tax burdens in US
• Comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more

What This Job Offers

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