Assistant Professor Transplant Infectious Diseases

Position Overview

Tulane University School of Medicine is seeking a Transplant Infectious Disease physician to join a growing, highly specialized academic program focused on solid organ transplantation. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding career in transplant infectious diseases while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values clinical excellence, education, innovation, and academic engagement.

Clinical Environment

Practice at East Jefferson General Hospital (LCMC Health), one of Tulane's primary academic teaching hospitals. East Jefferson is a 420-bed regional referral center recognized for its commitment to quality, patient safety, and clinical excellence. The hospital has earned Magnet Recognition® for nursing excellence and an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

The transplant service includes a dedicated 12-bed Solid Organ Transplant Unit supporting kidney, liver, pancreas, heart, and LVAD patients, with continued expansion of advanced transplant services, including future lung transplantation programs. The program is supported by a dedicated CT-ICU and a growing multidisciplinary team of transplant specialists.

Schedule & Structure

• Highly transplant-focused clinical practice


• Two half-day outpatient clinics per week


• Inpatient transplant infectious disease consult service with the option for limited general infectious disease coverage


• Approximately two weeks of call coverage per month


• One-in-eight weekend call rotation

Why New Orleans?

New Orleans offers a lifestyle and culture unlike anywhere else in the country. Known for its world-renowned cuisine, vibrant music scene, historic neighborhoods, and year-round festivals, the city provides an exceptional quality of life both professionally and personally. From award-winning restaurants and fresh Gulf seafood to Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and countless cultural events, New Orleans blends rich traditions with modern amenities. The city also offers a relatively affordable cost of living, easy access to outdoor recreation along the Gulf Coast, and a welcoming community that attracts people from around the world. It is an ideal place to build a fulfilling career while enjoying one of America's most unique and vibrant cities.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Dedicated focus on transplant infectious diseases


• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing transplant program


• Strong academic environment with teaching and research support


• Collaborative multidisciplinary team


• Balanced clinical schedule with opportunities for career development


• Practice in one of the most culturally rich and dynamic cities in the United States

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide expert care for transplant recipients with infectious complications.


• Perform pre- and post-transplant infectious disease evaluations.


• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, and other specialists. Develop and implement evidence-based infection prevention and management protocols.

Teaching & Academic Engagement

• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows.


• Lead lectures, case discussions, and bedside teaching activities.


• Mentor trainees in clinical practice, scholarship, and professional development.

Research Opportunities

• Participate in clinical and translational research related to transplant infectious diseases.


• Publish findings and present at regional and national conferences.


• Collaborate on funded research initiatives and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO from an accredited institution


• Completion of an Infectious Diseases fellowship


• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Diseases


• Eligible for Louisiana medical licensure

Preferred:

• Additional training or fellowship in Transplant Infectious Diseases


• Experience caring for solid organ transplant recipients


• Interest in academic medicine, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration


• New graduates completing fellowship training are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their clinical and research interests, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.