Transplant Nephrology Medical Director

Baystate Health, Western MA only academic center and tertiary care provider and home to Baystate Medical Practices, the largest multispecialty group in the region or the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School – Baystate, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Kidney Transplant Medical Director to collaboratively lead our transplant program and continue to advance our vision of excellence in patient care.The Kidney Transplant Medical Director will provide strategic leadership and clinical expertise for the Kidney Transplant Program at Baystate Health. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the transplant program, including patient care, staff management, and program development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nephrology and transplant medicine, with a proven track record in clinical excellence and program leadership.POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:Clinical Leadership:

Provide medical oversight of the transplant program on behalf of the Hospital and ensure immediate availability of services when an organ is offered for transplantation.Program Oversight:

Represent Baystate in outreach and program development to increase the number of transplant candidates and become the region’s preferred referral destination for renal transplant.Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.Strategic Development:

Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the transplant program, including quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and service expansion.Research and Education:

Engage in clinical research related to kidney transplantation and contribute to the training of Nephrology fellows in Transplant Nephrology, in association with the fellowship program leadership. Faculty appointment to UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate.Patient Care:

Provide clinical care to renal transplant patients throughout the continuum of care, in the outpatient and inpatient settings.THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!BONUSRelocation allowanceVisa & Green Card SponsorshipFlexible scheduleGenerous base compensation and incentive bonus, regularly evaluated to ensure equity & fair market valueProfessional Development allowance and CME timeImmediate access to PTOLucrative 403b match and 457b planHigh-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision InsuranceAs a non-profit organization, our employees are eligible for state and federal loan forgiveness programsFree financial advisorWellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial healthAnd so much more!Qualifications:Medical Degree:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.Board Certification:

Board-certified in Nephrology and Internal MedicineExperience:

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in kidney transplantation. Transplant Nephrology Fellowship required. Leadership experience preferred.Skills:

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and drive programmatic growth.Commitment to Excellence:

Demonstrated commitment to advancing patient care, quality improvement, and clinical research in transplantation.Join an organization that has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement and often are among the first adopters of better ways to deliver care. Move further and more broadly with us into managing the whole health needs of a population of patients under a global budget using a population health model. Be a part of an inspired and compassionate team working together to take care of all in the community who need us.YOU BELONG AT BAYSTATE. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.

We are committed to increasing diverse representation among leadership, providers, and all roles across our organization through changes in policies, procedures, and practices to build equity across the organization.To learn more about our health system and living in western Massachusetts, please visit our website at www.choosebaystatehealth.org. Interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.All correspondence can be directed to:Sarah Haessler MD, MS, FSHEAChair of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School-BaystateC/O Ariana Caradiaz, MBA, CPRP-DEILead, Physician and APP RecruiterAriana.Caradiaz@Baystatehealth.org413-333-6035 (Text to learn more)Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.