UNIV - Transplant Nephrology Fellow - Department of Medicine: Division of Nephrology

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Nephrology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Nephrologist to join our Transplant Nephrology program as a Transplant Nephrology Fellow. The MUSC Health Transplant ICCE offers a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship training program designed to foster clinical care, original research, and training in the diagnosis and management of patients with common and rare forms of diseases specific to patients undergoing solid organ transplantation. The fellowship provides opportunities for clinical and/or basic research in transplantation medicine. The position is open to individuals who have completed their general nephrology fellowship training in a US-accredited program (or equivalent) and wish to gain additional expertise for a career in academic transplantation medicine.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible Nephrologist.
• Completed general nephrology fellowship training in a US-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile (Frequent).
• Ability to work indoors (Continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Frequent).
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations (Frequent).
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms (Continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Frequent).
• Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous).
• Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous).
• Possess good finger dexterity (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted (Frequent).
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted (Frequent).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand (Continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance (Continuous).
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous).
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous).
• Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous).
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills (Continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous).
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually.
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position (Infrequent).
• Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent).
• Ability to climb ladders (Infrequent).
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent).
• Ability to twist at the waist (Infrequent).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (Infrequent).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all clinical training, teaching, and scholarly activities.
• Manage all aspects of pre-transplant care including waitlist management and kidney donor evaluation.
• Manage post-transplant care, including performing biopsies and managing immunosuppression.
• Participate in a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to the fundamental mechanisms underlying protective immune responses.
• Focus on recent advances and emerging themes in transplantation research for improved patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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