Physician Nephrology - Competitive Salary
Company: DOCTORS CHOICE PLACEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Seeking Medical Director/Primary Nephrologist –
Kidney Transplant Program - Northern INDIANA Health Network is
seeking a visionary and dynamic Medical Director for its kidney
transplant program in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This represents a unique
opportunity in a rapidly growing market for the primary physician
to work with our newly appointed program director to (re)build a
regionally and nationally recognized kidney transplant program. The
Medical Director for the Kidney Transplant Program will be
responsible for all aspects of the medical care of ESRD patients
referred for transplant and their post-transplant medical care. In
close partnership with the Abdominal Transplant Program Director,
Transplant Executive Director and Outreach Coordinator, (s)he will
spend considerable time building relationships with the nephrology
community throughout Indiana and beyond. This position reports to
the Abdominal Program Director for both clinical and administrative
roles. (S)he will assure compliance with regulations in the
evaluation and management of transplant candidates, recipients, and
living donors. The Medical Director, in conjunction with the
Program Director and Executive Director will be responsible for
oversight of program policy, direction, and performance related to
pre-transplant and post-transplant management of kidney transplant
patients and living donors. Performance hinges on achieving
predefined outcomes that track performances and results of the
overall program. The Medical Director will also have to opportunity
to participate in or develop his/her research program within their
areas of interest that align with programmatic goals and
objectives. Minimum Qualifications Board certified or eligible in
nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine Completion of
an AST accredited transplant nephrology fellowship or equivalent
training in transplant nephrology Qualify as “Primary Transplant
Physician” under UNOS Bylaws Qualify for unrestricted medical
licensure in the state of Indiana Strong decision-making
capabilities Excellent communication skills Responsibilities
Clinical Care Direct inpatient and outpatient clinical care,
including pre-transplant candidate evaluations, living donor
evaluations, inpatient consultations and post-transplant/donation
care and patient management Administration Work with the Program
Director and Transplant Administrator to assure hospital compliance
with OPTN/UNOS, CMS, DOH and other regulatory agency requirements.
Education and Training Quality Assurance and Performance
Improvement Community/Physician Outreach
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