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Nephrologist - Kidney Transplant Medical Director

Ascension Seton

Nashville, TN · Posted November 3, 2026

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About the job

Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital, Kidney Transplant Center is seeking to hire a Transplant Nephrologist to our team.

Join an established team of 4 physicians and 2 APPs

Call structure: Every 4th week

Practice setting: Hospital inpatient/outpatient

Access to Support staff; RN Coordinators, Social Workers, PharmD, Nutritionists

Employed position within a nonprofit health system

Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine with sub-specialty certified in Nephrology and completion of an American Society of Transplantation (AST) Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Training Accreditation Program (TNFTAP) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited transplant nephrology fellowship.

Required years of experience in transplant nephrology; 5 years minimum

Previous medical directorship or leadership experience preferred

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute inpatient and outpatient populations utilizing advanced diagnostic acumen and evidence-based medicine.

Serve as the admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients requiring hospitalization, ensuring seamless transitions from admission to discharge.

About the Facility

With 541 licensed beds, this hospital provides adult specialty care to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky and Northern Alabama.

The program's kidney transplant volume has grown from approximately 100 per year to over 150 in the past 5 years.

Ascension Saint Thomas West Kidney Transplant is consistently among the fastest to transplant in the region and nationally.

Partnership between the transplant physicians and administration facilitates a streamlined approach to shared goals: continued growth, improved quality, and service to the region.

Integrated referral network

Part of Ascension, a national nonprofit Catholic health system

Why Choose Ascension

Physician-led, collaborative culture

Long-term practice stability

National network with local autonomy

Mission-centered care rooted in service

Ambient listening AI technology

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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