Division Chief, Nephrology

The University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks a Nephrologist to serve as Division Chief of Nephrology. The candidate will provide strategic leadership across the division’s clinical, research, and educational missions while advancing innovative kidney care and strengthening UVA’s national reputation in nephrology.

The Division includes 32 faculty members and 8 advanced practice providers and provides dialysis care to more than 800 patients across 12 dialysis facilities in Central Virginia . The division partners closely with a robust kidney and kidney–pancreas transplant program performing approximately 225 transplants annually .

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Division of Nephrology

• Oversee inpatient and outpatient nephrology services, dialysis programs, and transplant collaboration

• Recruit and mentor faculty while supporting a culture of academic excellence

• Advance research initiatives and expand extramural funding

• Support and strengthen the nephrology fellowship program

Why UVA Health:

• Academic medical center within University of Virginia Health

• Epic EMR and advanced technology including DAX Copilot

• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Competitive faculty benefits and retirement package

• Collaborative academic environment with strong research infrastructure

• Outstanding quality of life in Charlottesville

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or MD/PhD

• Board certification in nephrology

• National reputation in academic nephrology

• Demonstrated leadership, research productivity, and commitment to education