Transplant Nephrologist

Description

MaineHealth Division of Nephrology is seeking a full time Transplant Nephrology physician to join their well-established, collegial group in Portland. We provide a full array of clinical services that encompass acute and chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy, apheresis, critical care and interventional nephrology, kidney transplantation, renal sonography, and kidney biopsy. This physician will spend a significant amount of time in the transplant nephrology practice caring for pre and post kidney transplant recipients and living donors both inpatient, outpatient, and in consultation on a variety of medical units at Maine Medical Center. S/he will join an experienced and dedicated multidisciplinary transplant care team which provides highly personalized care to end stage renal patients in Maine and New Hampshire. The Transplant Program, which performs 40-50 transplants per year, offers a rare opportunity to join during an exciting phase of growth and modernization. With a solid quality framework, commitment to patient outcomes, and strong institutional support, the program is poised for expansion, innovation, and increased regional impact.

This position offers:

• Teaching and mentoring nephrology fellows, IM residents and medical students from the Maine Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine Medical School Program.
• Academic appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine.
• Team-based care model with collaborative approach to care.
• Competitive compensation package including relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Fellowship-trained in Nephrology
• Completion of an American Society of Transplant (AST) Accredited Transplant Nephrology Fellowship
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Nephrology

Portland, Maine, situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community. Portland is consistently voted one of the top spots in America to raise a family.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

J-1 visa applicants are welcome to apply.

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