Nephrologist (Adult Diabetes)

Joslin Diabetes Center•Boston, MA

9d•$150,000 - $350,000

About The Position

Overview Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking a full-time BC/BE nephrologist of any experience level to join our clinical practice located in Boston, MA. We are seeking an individual committed to the delivery of outstanding nephrology clinical care with a focus on kidney disease in patients living with diabetes as well as interested in contributing to the education and mentorship of trainees in a collaborative academic environment. The Joslin Kidney and Hypertensive section provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient subspecialty services, including inpatient evaluation of acute kidney injury, critical care consultation, continuous renal replacement therapy, acute and chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrolithiasis, hypertension and outpatient management of CKD and kidney transplant recipients. The individual should work in a collegial fashion with adult diabetes physicians and nurse practitioners and with diabetes educators, including nurses, dietitians, and exercise physiologists; Perform academic and scholarly activities; Function as a member of the medical staff of the hospital(s) where he/she practices; Interact with the Clinic and Center Administrators in a positive and constructive fashion; Work collaboratively with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Nephrology Division with which the Joslin Diabetes Center has a joint clinical venture. Qualifications: BC/BE nephrologist able to be certified and obtain medical licensure in Massachusetts. Time will be allocated between clinic, research, inpatient service, PD and HD dialysis coverage and/or other responsibilities based on need, funding and applicant interest. Joslin Physicians are a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and should directly apply on the HMFP website: click here to be directed to the HMFP job post . As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Requirements

M.D. degree from an accredited school
Residency in internal medicine
Fellowship in nephrology
Certification and licensure in Massachusetts
Board certified in internal medicine
Board certified in nephrology (or eligible for Board certification with certification expected)

Responsibilities

Treats patients with general kidney disorders
Evaluates and diagnoses all types of kidney disorders
Chooses appropriate therapy
Works in a collaborative manner with other Joslin Diabetes Center/Joslin Clinic healthcare providers to assure high quality management
Provides ongoing management assistance
Treat patients with diabetic kidney disease
Evaluates and diagnoses kidney conditions and disorders in addition to diabetic kidney disease
Chooses appropriate therapy
Recognizes complications of kidney disorders
Chooses treatment to avoid and minimize complications
Provides ongoing management assistance
Treats general medical problems, within the context of a referral practice
Evaluates general health status
Diagnoses diseases besides diabetes
Provides general medical therapy
Refers patients when additional expertise is needed
Works in collaboration with primary care physicians
Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin Clinic health care professionals
Ensures that patients are seen and evaluated by diabetes health care professionals when appropriate
Effects management plan in a cooperative manner and shares responsibility with allied health professionals including adult diabetes, mental health, pediatrics, ophthalmology, certified diabetes educator, nutritionists, exercise physiologists and nurse practitioners
Participates in Teaching Activities
Participates in teaching of fellows, residents and medical students in both in-patient and out-patient settings
Participates in teaching CME and other educational activities sponsored by the Kidney & Hypertension Section or Joslin Diabetes Center
Actively Performs Academic Research
Participates or leads Basic or Clinical Research activity
Participates in academic teaching pursuits or mentorship
Seeks funding for research activity as needed
Scholarly activities in clinical or translational research are encouraged
Interacts with the medical staff
Fulfills obligations specified by hospital and Center Bylaws
Participates on committees as needed
Attends and participates actively in conferences
Performs in a collegial fashion with other Center/Clinic and hospital or community physicians
Interacts with the physicians in training (House staff)
Satisfies departmental teaching obligations
Participates in conferences with House staff
Discusses patients and cases of interest with the House staff
Communicates about inpatient management
Interacts with the Administrative Staff
Works effectively with the Section Chief and Chief Medical Officer
Works constructively with the Center Administrators and other Administrative Personnel
Participates in referral development activities
Presents lectures and promotes the program to physicians, hospital staff, and potential referral sources
Participates in Joslin community activities (e.g. lectures, health fairs, radio programs)