Transplant Nephrology Opportunity in Columbus, Ohio

Help shape a new kidney transplant program while focusing exclusively on transplant nephrology. This employed Transplant Nephrology opportunity in Columbus, Ohio offers a dedicated multidisciplinary team, new clinic space, and the opportunity to influence program development from the ground up. You will join as the program's second transplant nephrologist with established protocols, growing referral volume, and no general nephrology or dialysis responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Build a New Transplant Program: Join a recently launched 2026 kidney transplant program where you can help shape clinical operations and growth as transplant volume expands. Full infrastructure is already in place and patients are already being seen.
• Dedicated Transplant Practice: Focus exclusively on transplant nephrology, including candidate evaluation, organ offers, living donor evaluation, selection committee participation, and long-term follow-up, with no general nephrology or dialysis coverage.
• Light Phone Call: Share 1:2 phone call with the other transplant nephrologist, with current call volume described as very light and overnight organ offers supported by transplant coordinators and surgeons.
• Comprehensive Team Support: Work alongside two transplant surgeons, two transplant APPs, four RN coordinators, a Clinical Nurse Manager, pharmacist, social worker, dietitian, financial coordinators, and other dedicated support.
• Compensation and Incentives: Earn a $300,000 to $360,000 base salary based on experience, plus a bonus of up to $40,000, starting bonus up to $100,000, $60,000 retention bonus, up to $80,000 in student loan forgiveness, and up to $8,000 for relocation.

Candidate Requirements

• Transplant Nephrology fellowship training is required.
• Board certification in Nephrology is required.
• An Ohio medical license and current DEA are required.
• Desensitization, HLA/crossmatch interpretation, and program development skills are required.
• Experienced physicians are preferred, particularly those with 3 to 4 years of experience, although fellows are also considered.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Life in Columbus

Columbus offers the amenities of a major Ohio city with established neighborhoods, dining, arts, professional and collegiate sports, and extensive parks and recreation. As the state capital and home to a large medical and academic community, the city provides plenty to explore outside of work while supporting long-term professional opportunities. Its central Ohio location also makes regional travel convenient for physicians looking to build both a career and a life in the area.

Help build the next chapter of a growing kidney transplant program. Reach out today to explore this opportunity in Columbus.