TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR PRACTITIONER

Montefiore Medical Center
United States, New York, Bronx
Jul 02, 2025
City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: Transplant - Abdominal Administration Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 8:30 AM-5 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Pay Range: $99,096.54-$123,870.68 Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join our multidisciplinary kidney transplant team. This outpatient-only role focuses on the comprehensive care and management of kidney transplant recipients in the post-transplant phase. The post-transplant coordinator plays a critical role in managing immunosuppressive therapy, detecting early signs of rejection or infection, and guiding patients through complex clinical and psychosocial needs. This provider will serve as a key clinical resource, ensuring transplant recipients maintain optimal graft function, medication adherence, and long-term wellness. Responsibilities: - Serve as the primary clinical provider for post-kidney transplant patients in the outpatient setting. -Perform physical assessments, develop and manage individualized treatment plans, and monitor for graft function, infection, rejection, and other complications. -Manage and adjust immunosuppressive therapies in collaboration with transplant nephrologists. -Provide extensive patient and family education on post-transplant care, including medication regimens, lab monitoring, and lifestyle recommendations. -Coordinate care transitions, facilitate timely follow-up, and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care. -Participate in performance improvement and transplant program development initiatives. Qualifications: For Nurse Practitioners (NPs): Current NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Minimum 2 years of RN experience required. New NP graduates are welcome to apply. For Physician Assistants (PAs): Graduation from an accredited PA program and current NYS licensure as a Physician Assistant. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a complex care setting. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in transplant medicine, particularly kidney transplant, strongly preferred. Spanish-speaking candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.