Nephrology - Physician

Company: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 17, 2026

Job Description:

Nephrology - Physician at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University - Temple Health summary: Academic medical center seeking a fellowship-trained Transplant Nephrologist to join Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine with inpatient/outpatient practice, teaching, mentoring, and research opportunities. Role involves managing full-range kidney, pancreas, and kidney-pancreas transplant services within a multidisciplinary team and may include performing CT/ultrasound-guided kidney biopsies. Requires MD/DO, board certification/eligibility in nephrology, completed transplant nephrology fellowship, and eligibility for PA medical licensure and DEA. The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is seeking highly skilled, fellowship-trained candidates for a Transplant Nephrologist to join the faculty. Why Temple? • Academic role with inpatient/outpatient practice, teaching, mentoring of fellows, residents and medical students. • Research opportunities available for interested applicants. • Full range services: deceased and living donor kidneys, pancreas, and kidney-pancreas transplantation. • Multidisciplinary team skilled in managing complex patients with multiple co-morbidities. • Collaborative faculty of nephrologists, surgeons, and dedicated support staff (coordinators, NPs, PharmD, social worker, financial counselor). Candidate Qualifications: • MD, DO or foreign equivalent • Board Certified/Eligible in Nephrology • Graduate of an ACGME accredited IM Residency and Nephrology Fellowship prior to start date. • Successful completion of an accredited fellowship in transplant nephrology prior to start date. • Experience performing CT-and Ultrasound-guided transplant and native kidney biopsies preferred. • Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure and DEA in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Features and Benefits • Compensation consistent with leading academic institutions and CME Funds • Vacation, Holiday, Sick and CME Time • Generous 403b retirement match • 457b • Health, dental, and vision • Malpractice • Tuition remission • Savi- student loan repayment program About Temple Health : Temple Health is a major Philadelphia-based academic health system that is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education. The health system’s 1,550 physicians and scientists share a common mission of bringing tomorrow’s treatments to the bedside today, helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible. Temple Health is an educational partner with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University , providing medical education to the next generation of physicians and biomedical scientists. About Philadelphia : Located in the heart of Philadelphia, TUHS provides access to a diverse and culturally rich city with thriving neighborhoods, arts, and cuisine. "Philadelphia is a city of firsts: first hospital, first library, first medical school. It’s a place where big ideas come to life." – Alexander Hamilton Procedure for Candidacy To be considered for this position applicants must complete an online application. Application materials should include : a curriculum vita, a personal statement stating your qualifications, professional goals and research/teaching interests, three professional references names/contact information and a statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged. Please address your application to : Daniel Edmundowicz, MD, MS, FACP, FACC, Chair, Department of Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, C/O William Mawhinney, Sr. Faculty/Physician Recruiter, Office of Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. The University is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Keywords: Transplant nephrology, kidney transplant, academic physician, nephrology fellowship, inpatient outpatient care, medical education, clinical research, kidney biopsy, multidisciplinary care, Pennsylvania medical license

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