July 23, 2026Ref: NEP 26923

Nephrology Physician - Louisiana

  • New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Physician
  • Nephrology
  • 0

Position Highlights:

Medical Director of Kidney Transplant 

Gulf Coast 

 

Position Highlights

  • M-F schedule including 1 day for admin duties. 1:5 call
  • This group completes around 200 kidney transplants per year and would like to grow that number to 250+
  • Supportive colleagues who are ready to make any changes the incoming director thinks are necessary.
  • Join and lead a strong multidisciplinary transplant infrastructure: transplant surgeons, 4 transplant nephrologists, 3 clinic APPs, 11 inpatients APPs, certified transplant coordinators, 23 RNs, social workers, pharmacy, etc.
  • DaVinci Robot and Epic EMR

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Generous Performance Bonus, Sign-on bonus, and relocation stipend.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including 10 days for CME
  • PSLF qualified

Qualifications

  • Board Certified Transplant Nephrologist or BC Nephrologist with substantial kidney transplant leadership experience 
  • Seeking an innovative Director with experience in kidney and kidney-pancreas transplant care, quality outcomes, selection/listing processes, living donor/transplant access strategy, and multidisciplinary leadership

About the Community 

  • Popular Medium-Sized Metro
  • Easy access to the Gulf, international airport, and fun cultural activities 

Job Reference #: NEP 26923 

About the Community

Medical Director of Kidney Transplant 

Gulf Coast 

 

Position Highlights

  • M-F schedule including 1 day for admin duties. 1:5 call
  • This group completes around 200 kidney transplants per year and would like to grow that number to 250+
  • Supportive colleagues who are ready to make any changes the incoming director thinks are necessary.
  • Join and lead a strong multidisciplinary transplant infrastructure: transplant surgeons, 4 transplant nephrologists, 3 clinic APPs, 11 inpatients APPs, certified transplant coordinators, 23 RNs, social workers, pharmacy, etc.
  • DaVinci Robot and Epic EMR

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Generous Performance Bonus, Sign-on bonus, and relocation stipend.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including 10 days for CME
  • PSLF qualified

Qualifications

  • Board Certified Transplant Nephrologist or BC Nephrologist with substantial kidney transplant leadership experience 
  • Seeking an innovative Director with experience in kidney and kidney-pancreas transplant care, quality outcomes, selection/listing processes, living donor/transplant access strategy, and multidisciplinary leadership

About the Community 

  • Popular Medium-Sized Metro
  • Easy access to the Gulf, international airport, and fun cultural activities 

Job Reference #: NEP 26923 

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