Medical Director, Pediatric Kidney Transplant

Overview

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida is seeking a board-certified/eligible MD or DO to serve as Medical Director of our Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program in Orlando. This full-time clinical faculty position offers a unique opportunity to lead and grow a world-class transplant program within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

This is an exceptional leadership role for a pediatric nephrologist with a passion for kidney transplant care—spanning clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic program development. The position includes 75% clinical effort
, with approximately half of that dedicated to transplant patients
, and 25% protected time for research, program leadership, or academic growth
.

As Medical Director, you will join a highly collaborative team of three pediatric nephrologists
, supported by experienced nephrology nurses, dietitians, social workers, and business administrators. You ll also work closely with pediatric surgery, urology, and an adult transplant program to ensure seamless, multidisciplinary care.

• Comprehensive care for acute kidney injury, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, dialysis (CKRT, PD, HD), plasmapheresis, and transplantation
• 4,000+ outpatient visits and 1,500+ inpatient encounters annually
• Strong infrastructure with many assays run in-house in our dedicated laboratory
• Faculty appointments with UCF College of Medicine, commensurate with experience

• Innovative Clinical Programs :
  Includes ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, nephrology-driven telemedicine initiative for remote patient care, and specialized multidisciplinary clinics (e.g., Lupus/Vasculitis, Williams Syndrome, kidney stones)
• Research & Collaboration :
  Active involvement in national collaboratives like NAPRTCS and NAKI; shared best practices with Nemours Children s Hospital, Delaware
• Education & Mentorship :
  Ongoing training of pediatric residents, medical students, and PA students
• Supportive Environment :
  Strong mentorship to support your growth as a leader, clinician, and educator

• M.D. or D.O. with fellowship training in Pediatric Nephrology
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license
• Demonstrated leadership in transplant care and/or academic medicine
• Commitment to excellence in patient care, teaching, and scholarship

• Competitive base compensation
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• No state income tax in Florida

This is a rare opportunity to lead and help develop a transplant program within a nationally recognized pediatric health system. If you are passionate about advancing kidney transplant care and want to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families, we encourage you to apply.

For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Please contact a recruiter.