Transplant Nephrology opening in MA

Transplant Nephrology opening in MA
Located in Burlington, MA
Full-Time & Permanent

Seeking a BE/BC Transplant Nephrologist to join practice.

- There are over 450 combined patients on our kidney transplant waiting list and in the evaluation process.
- Approximately 50-66 kidney transplants are performed every year, of which approximately 25 are living donor kidney transplants, including enrollment through the National Kidney Registry program (NKR).
- We have excellent outcomes for our donors and recipients.
- The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of 2 transplant nephrologists, 5 transplant surgeons, 2 surgical fellows, 5 hepatologists and one hepatology fellow.
- Call is shared between our faculty of 11 nephrologists and transplant nephrologists.

Responsibilities:

- Pre-transplant clinic evaluations
- Kidney transplant wait list appointments
- Donor evaluations
- Inpatient coverage
- Post-transplant nephrology clinic
- Determining suitability of organs from medically complex deceased donors.
- Managing renal replacement therapy (CRRT, HD and PD) on the inpatient kidney and liver transplant service.

Location:

Burlington, MA is a scenic suburban community approximately 17 miles northwest of Boston and a short drive to the lakes, mountains, and shores of New England. The area offers excellent schools and academic institutions, as well as abundant cultural and recreational amenities making it a truly desirable location in which to practice and live.