Nephrology Physician

Overview

This contract position offers a chance to provide specialized nephrology care to Veterans in a supportive clinical environment. You will work alongside an established medical team with a balanced inpatient and outpatient caseload and shared call responsibilities. The role provides a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Veteran health. Key Responsibilities ● Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology services ● Evaluate and manage acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte disorders, hypertension, nephrolithiasis, and kidney transplant patients ● Manage kidney replacement therapies including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous and prolonged intermittent kidney replacement therapy ● Provide dialysis oversight including vascular access management and related complications ● Perform nephrology consultations for inpatient and outpatient patients ● Conduct bedside consultations for non-ambulatory patients and outpatient clinic consultations ● Provide follow-up care and discharge education ● Participate in shared physician call rotation ● Provide telephone consultation to physicians and residents while on call ● Respond to urgent call-back needs as required ● Document patient care in the electronic medical record Schedule and Shift Details ● Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; approximately 40 hours per week on-site clinical coverage; shared after-hours call coverage with 2–3 nephrologists; weeknight call 4:30 PM–8:00 AM; weekend call Friday 4:30 PM through Monday 8:00 AM; holiday call coverage required; on-call physicians must be available by phone within 15 minutes and on-site within 60 minutes for urgent call-backs.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Board Eligible
  • Board Certified
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Dialysis Care
  • Dialysis
  • Nephrology/Dialysis

Company

About This Opportunity This position offers the unique opportunity to use your skills to serve those who served our country. As a valued member of our team, you will provide services within a Veterans Affairs healthcare facility, helping deliver high-quality care to our nation's Veterans. While this position is not a VA federal employee position and does not include VA employee benefits, it offers the rewarding experience of working alongside healthcare professionals dedicated to caring for Veterans. Your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed in service to our country. Come put your skills to work where they can make a difference—and help us give back to those who have given so much.