Department of Medicine: Transplant Nephrologist

Overview

The Division of Nephrology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School seeks to employ an open rank Transplant Nephrologist. The position involves clinical services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) and at the medical school’s academic practices. The role focuses on direct care of renal and pancreas transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors, including pre-transplant evaluation, inpatient care, and post-transplant management in the outpatient clinic. The transplant nephrologist will also assist the on-call general nephrologist for transplant-related issues and participate in daily transplant teaching rounds, didactic lectures, and interdisciplinary rounds while on the inpatient transplant service. The position is part of Rutgers Health and RWJ/Barnabas Health, the largest health system in NJ, with opportunities for growth within the nephrology program.

Responsibilities

• Direct care of renal and pancreas transplant candidates, recipients, and living donors (pre-transplant evaluation, inpatient care, and post-transplant management in the outpatient clinic).
• Assist the on-call general nephrologist for transplant-related issues.
• Participate in daily transplant teaching rounds for fellows and house staff, including didactic lectures and interdisciplinary rounds on the inpatient transplant service.
• Review charts, laboratory studies, radiology and diagnostic studies for transplant candidates and recipients.
• Other related duties as assigned within the transplant nephrology service.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Board eligible in Internal Medicine and/or Nephrology.

Affiliations and Context

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at New Brunswick is part of the RWJBarnabas Health System. The affiliation between Rutgers Health and RWJ/Barnabas Health provides opportunities for growth and expansion of the nephrology program within a large integrated health system that serves a substantial portion of New Jersey.

Posting Details

Position Status: Full Time.

Posting Number: 24FA0405

Posting Open Date: 04/15/2024

Posting Close Date: 01/07/2026

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

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