Division Chief of Nephrology

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to advance the Division of Nephrology in alignment with the strategic priorities of the Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine,UHealth, and affiliated hospital partners. 

• Lead the academic, clinical, research, fiscal, and operational management of the Division, ensuring excellence across all mission areas. 

• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic goals for the Division that support growth, operational effectiveness, and national recognition in clinical care, education, and research. 

• Foster collaboration across the Department of Medicine,UHealth, affiliated hospitals, and external partners to strengthen interdisciplinary clinical, research, and educational initiatives. 

• Recruit,retain, mentor, and develop outstanding faculty, staff physicians, and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), while cultivating a supportive environment that promotes faculty development, career advancement, and succession planning. 

• Establish annual expectations and performance standards for faculty in the areas of clinical care, research, education, and citizenship, and ensuretimelyannual evaluations and professional development opportunities. 

• Develop innovative clinical growth strategies to enhance access to nephrology services, improve patient outcomes, and expand the Division’s reach across South Florida and affiliated care sites. 

• Provide oversight of clinical operations to ensure high-quality, safe, efficient, and patient-centered care whilemaintainingcompliance with all institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards. 

• Collaborate closely with departmental and hospital leadership to develop and execute clinical programs that deliver outstanding outcomes, operational value, patient satisfaction, and quality performance metrics. 

• Advance the Division’s research mission by supporting the growth of translational, clinical, population health, and outcomes-based research initiatives, including faculty recruitment, mentorship, and sponsored funding development. 

• Ensure excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical education, including the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of educational and training programs within the Division. 

• Promote participation of Division faculty in teaching, mentorship, learner recruitment, and departmental educational committees while supporting continuing professional development and medical education activities. 

• Collaborate with Department administration to oversee the Division’s financial performance, including annual budget development, resource allocation, staffing, and effectiveutilizationof divisional space and operational resources. 

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and standards related to credentialing, clinical documentation, HIPAA, external activities, effort reporting, ethical medical practices, and financial stewardship. 

• Lead and support quality improvement initiatives within the Division and affiliated hospitals to advance patient safety, clinical outcomes, operational excellence, and regulatory readiness. 

• Communicate effectively and regularly with Department leadership, hospital partners, faculty, and staffregardingstrategic priorities, divisional performance, operational goals, and organizational initiatives.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

• An energized, diverse faculty bolstered by key recruits who are passionate about their work and committed to the highest levels of excellence across the tripartite mission.

• An integrated clinical strategy across the health system and collaboration with key stakeholders.

• An engaged and empowered team at theChair’s leadership table.

• Strong relationships with faculty and enhanced morale across the department through a focus on faculty,learnersand staff engagement.

• Thriving research and education programs.

• Strong focus on diversity and inclusion initiatives to create positive, supportive communities within the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Distinguished academic nephrologist with a record of excellence in clinical care, scholarship, and academic advancement 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in an academic medical center or similarly complex healthcare environment, with the ability to oversee and integrate clinical, research, and educational missions 

• Experience developing and scaling clinical programs, with attention to access, operational efficiency, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care 

• Establishedtrack recordin research, including program development, faculty mentorship, and success in securing or supporting extramural funding 

• Commitmentto medical education, with experience in teaching, curriculum development, and mentorship of students, residents, and fellows 

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, andretainhigh-performing faculty, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth 

• Strong financial and operational management skills, including experience with budgeting, performance metrics, and aligning resources with strategic priorities 

• Collaborative and transparent leadership style, with the ability to build partnerships across departments, centers, and hospital systems 

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders 

• MD, DO, or equivalent required; board certification in Nephrologyrequired; eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida

Interested applicants shouldemail Adrianne Lara directly at[email protected]with aletter of interest andcurriculum vitaefor confidential inquiries andadditionalinformation.

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