Nephrologist (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Nephrology (Physician)
• Care settings: inpatient and outpatient clinics; outpatient hemodialysis unit; telemedicine
• Teaching: medical students, residents, fellows
• Research: encouraged

Description

This Nephrology physician role provides full-spectrum nephrology care, including inpatient and outpatient renal consultations and management of diagnosis and treatment, with responsibilities that may include outpatient hemodialysis. You will also mentor and evaluate trainees, complete required clinical documentation, and may participate in committees, peer review, and quality improvement projects. Clinical research input is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and manage nephrology services from consultation through diagnosis and treatment
• Order appropriate lab work and diagnostic tests; request specialty consultations as needed
• Provide follow-up care and refer patients with non-nephrology conditions to the appropriate disciplines
• Deliver care in inpatient and outpatient settings, including telemedicine
• Provide dialysis for patients with kidney disease and prescribe necessary medications
• Maintain accurate patient records and complete encounter notes/forms in a timely manner
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; mentor and evaluate trainees
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff
• Support administrative duties as assigned (e.g., directorship of inpatient dialysis or clinical programs)
• Participate in peer review and quality improvement projects when requested

Requirements

• Board certified or board eligible in Nephrology
• MD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US State/Territory/Commonwealth or DC
• Completed accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or approved equivalent)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• US citizenship required (non-citizens only when qualified citizen recruitment is not possible per VA policy)
• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment physical evaluation
• Completion of required online onboarding and documentation
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary clinical team

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentives (sign-on bonus): available
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, Federal holidays, and possible CME absence days)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year with board certification and full-time status)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Part-time schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM