Interventional Nephrologist

Sasha Salloum, M.D., Inc., A Professional Medical Corporation•San Diego/Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

The Interventional Nephrologist provides specialized medical care to patients with kidney disease, focusing on the evaluation, management, and treatment of hemodialysis vascular access. The physician performs minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat dialysis-access complications and to maintain or improve access function and patient outcomes. The role involves coordinated care with referring nephrologists, vascular surgeons, dialysis centers, clinical staff, and other healthcare professionals. The physician evaluates and manages patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease who require dialysis access services. Responsibilities include consultations, assessments, follow-up evaluations, reviewing medical histories and diagnostic information, developing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating care. The physician performs dialysis access procedures, monitors access function, manages complications, and follows clinical protocols and safety standards. The position also includes maintaining accurate patient and procedure documentation, complying with applicable privacy, safety, and regulatory requirements, maintaining licenses and credentials, participating in quality initiatives, collaborating with the care team, communicating findings and recommendations to referring physicians, and educating patients and families.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
Fellowship training in Nephrology.
Additional training and demonstrated competency in Interventional Nephrology.
Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
Current and unrestricted California medical license.
Current DEA registration, if applicable.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications, as required.
Demonstrated experience performing dialysis access interventions.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods while performing procedures.
Ability to assist with patient positioning and movement when necessary.
Ability to work in a clinical and procedural environment.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis access services.
Conduct patient consultations, medical assessments, and follow-up evaluations.
Review patient medical histories, diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and treatment plans.
Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with referring physicians and other healthcare providers.
Perform fistulograms and venograms, angioplasty of dialysis access, thrombectomy and declot procedures, dialysis catheter placement and exchange, central venous stenosis evaluation and treatment, and other in-scope dialysis access interventions.
Identify and treat complications involving AV fistulas, AV grafts, and dialysis catheters.
Monitor vascular access function and recommend appropriate interventions.
Perform procedures in accordance with established clinical protocols and safety standards.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records, procedure notes, operative reports, and required clinical documentation.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Medicare, and applicable federal and state regulations.
Maintain current medical licenses, certifications, and required credentials.
Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with clinical staff, medical assistants, nurses, vascular surgeons, and referring providers.
Communicate treatment recommendations and procedural findings to referring physicians.
Educate patients and families about dialysis access care and treatment options.
Participate in clinical meetings and other departmental activities as needed.