Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation - St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa, Florida

Position Overview

• Medical Director, Kidney Transplantation
• BayCare Health System | Tampa, Florida

BayCare Health System is seeking an accomplished transplant nephrologist to serve as Medical Director of Kidney Transplantation and lead the development and long-term success of a new kidney and kidney–pancreas transplant program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, launching in partnership with Northwestern Medicine. Kidney transplant procedures are anticipated to begin in 2027, offering a rare opportunity to help build and shape a program from the ground up within a community-based academic model.

As Medical Director, you will provide clinical, operational, and strategic leadership for the kidney and kidney–pancreas transplant service. Working closely with BayCare and Northwestern Medicine leadership, you will guide the implementation of the program’s mission and strategic plan, advancing clinical quality, patient access, operational excellence, and long-term program sustainability.

This is an outstanding leadership role for a physician who is passionate about high-quality transplant care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program growth—while continuing to practice clinically.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall direction and performance of the kidney and kidney–pancreas transplant program, ensuring exceptional, patient-centered care that meets or exceeds clinical, regulatory, and service standards.

Provide oversight and coordination of multidisciplinary transplant resources to support productivity, financial stewardship, and operational efficiency.

Play a central role in waitlist management, donor–recipient matching, and weekly transplant listing conferences in collaboration with BayCare and Northwestern Medicine transplant teams.

Partner closely with transplant coordinators and clinical teams to align candidate selection and donor acceptance with established algorithms, including the evaluation of higher-risk donors.

Share responsibility for organ offers, serving as primary call for offers and collaborating with the on-call transplant surgeon to ensure optimal recipient matching.

• Support best-practice strategies to preserve donor kidney viability during recovery and transport.
• Drive year-over-year growth in transplant volume while maintaining strong clinical, operational, and regulatory performance.
• Ensure clinical and research protocols are current, compliant, and consistently maintained.

Provide comprehensive clinical care across the transplant continuum, including candidate evaluation, waitlist management, peri-transplant care, and post-transplant follow-up.

Contribute to strategic planning and long-term growth of the transplant program within a collaborative, community-based academic environment.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited Nephrology fellowship.
• Board Certified in Nephrology.
• Eligible to serve as OPTN Primary Physician for a kidney transplant program, including required case logs.
• Unrestricted Florida medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the care of adult kidney transplant patients.

Proven ability to care for a diverse patient population, including individuals with complex medical conditions or communication needs.

Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills with sound clinical judgment and quality assessment expertise

Company Overview

Benefits

BayCare Medical Group offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to attract and retain top talent. As a valued member of our team, you can expect the following benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Incentive Bonus
• Sign-On Bonus
• Retirement Plan plus employer match
• Paid Time Off
• CME Allowance

Malpractice Insurance

Insurance Coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Extras including College Savings Plans, Child Care, Auto & Pet Insurance, Wellness Centers, Product & Service Discounts and more

Join BayCare Medical Group and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that not only supports your professional growth but also enhances your overall well-being and quality of life. We value our team members and are committed to providing a rewarding and fulfilling work environment.

About BayCare

BayCare continues to be a top destination to work, receive, and provide care — a commitment that’s reflected in our recent recognitions. Nationally, we were honored as a 2025 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today and Energage.

Locally, Tampa Bay Times and Energage named BayCare a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year.

This year, we’re especially proud to be recognized as the top health care system in the country and the highest-ranked Florida-based company at No. 17, and recognized for the fifth time by the prestigious PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, as well as an eight-time recipient of the FORTUNE Best Workplaces in Health Care™ award.

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, comprising a network of 16 hospitals and a wide range of services, including imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home health care, and urgent care. Our mission is to connect patients with a full spectrum of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services to meet their health care needs throughout their lifetime.