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Banner Health lists this Nephrology Physician opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, in partnership with the University of Arizona, is seeking an outstanding Clinical Transplant Nephrologist to serve as Medical Director of our Kidney Living Donor and Pancreas Transplant Programs and join a growing team of dedicated academic transplant physicians. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key leader within a rapidly expanding transplant program while helping shape the future of kidney and pancreas transplantation across Arizona. The successful candidate will play an integral role in delivering comprehensive transplant nephrology care across the continuum of transplantation, including pre-transplant evaluation, peri-transplant management, living donor assessment, waitlist management, and post-transplant care.
This position also offers significant opportunities for program development, research, education, mentorship, and leadership within a nationally recognized academic health system. The candidate selected will receive a non-tenured faculty appointment to the University of Arizona commensurate with their credentials. Competitive packages will be available for the appropriate candidate.
Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient transplant nephrology care.
Manage acute post-kidney transplant patients during hospitalization and outpatient follow-up.
Conduct kidney transplant candidate evaluations and waitlist management.
Provide primary nephrology support for solid organ transplant candidates.
Collaborate closely with transplant nephrologists and surgeons, advanced practice providers, coordinators, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and referring nephrologists.
Lead multidisciplinary transplant rounds and participate in transplant selection committee meetings.
Participate in a shared inpatient call and weekend coverage rotation within a collaborative, multidisciplinary transplant care model.
Leadership Responsibilities Serve as a physician leader for the Living Donor Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Programs.
Support quality, regulatory, and performance improvement initiatives.
Participate in monthly quality and performance meetings.
Contribute to policy development, protocol implementation, and practice standardization.
Foster strong partnerships with community and private practice nephrology groups.
Support strategic growth initiatives across kidney and pancreas transplantation.
Involvement in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary team members.
Qualifications Required MD or DO degree from an accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
Completion of an accredited Transplant Nephrology Fellowship
Experience and competency in renal biopsy, dialysis and kidney transplantation
Eligible for Arizona medical licensure
Commitment to academic medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care
Preferred Minimum of five years of academic post-fellowship experience
Previous transplant program leadership experience
Demonstrated involvement in clinical research, teaching, and scholarly activity.
Why Join Our Program? Nationally recognized kidney transplant program with exceptional patient outcomes
Leadership opportunity within a growing kidney and pancreas transplant program
Dedicated and strong multidisciplinary transplant team
Opportunity to help expand transplant nephrology services across the region
Academic appointment with opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and research
Collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and patient-centered care
Ability to influence the future direction of transplant care delivery in Arizona
Serve one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States while helping improve access to transplantation and specialized kidney care.
Banner Benefits Banner Benefits: You take care of others. Let us take care of you. At Banner, your benefits package is all about your well-being. But that's more than just basic medical, dental and vision coverage - it's everything that makes you uniquely you, from your emotional health to your family, to your satisfaction at work. We design your benefits with you in mind, offering a wide variety of comprehensive benefits that give you peace of mind and provide security for you and your family.
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and leadership responsibilities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and legal benefits
Generous paid time off and sick leave
CME allowance and professional development support
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Additional employee wellness resources, discounts, and financial planning benefits
Life in Phoenix Phoenix offers more than 300 days of sunshine annually and provides an outstanding quality of life. Enjoy world-class hiking, outdoor recreation, professional sports, exceptional dining, and a vibrant cultural scene, all while living in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan areas.
Apply Today If you are a motivated transplant nephrologist seeking an opportunity to combine clinical excellence, academic growth, leadership, and program development, we encourage you to apply.
Submit your CV for immediate consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences.
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Worksite address
phoenix, AZ, 850062837, US
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