Nephrologist
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Job Title: Nephrologist Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Maryville, TN Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: March 9, 2026 – Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday clinic, approximately 8 hours per day (flexible) On -Call Shift Schedule: 24 -hour call coverage with clinic responsibilities Call Type: In -House and Call Back COVERAGE DATES Ongoing coverage beginning March 9, 2026 Coverage includes 24 -hour call plus daily clinic coverage Monthly coverage schedule to be determined PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults Admissions: Yes Rounding: Included Phone Consults: Yes Case Mix: Inpatient and outpatient nephrology; management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients FACILITY INFORMATION EMR System: Epic Office Equipment Available: Standard dialysis and clinic equipment Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital support Support Staff Available: Dialysis staff and clinic support Reason for Coverage: Supplemental nephrology coverage PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Temporary Privileges Available: No Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days Name Clear Process: Yes; clean background required Vaccine Requirements: Flu vaccine required with medical or religious exemptions COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate: TBD Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES Inpatient and outpatient nephrology care Dialysis management for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses: Active Tennessee medical license required Board: Board Certified in Nephrology Certifications: BLS required Experience: Minimum two years of independent practice post -training Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history and Epic EMR proficiency required DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology services Manage dialysis patients across hospital and clinic settings Participate in 24 -hour call coverage and respond to call backs as required Collaborate with dialysis teams and hospital staff Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active Tennessee medical license required
- Board Certified in Nephrology
- BLS required
- Minimum two years of independent practice post -training
- Clean malpractice history and Epic EMR proficiency required
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology services
- Manage dialysis patients across hospital and clinic settings
- Participate in 24 -hour call coverage and respond to call backs as required
- Collaborate with dialysis teams and hospital staff
- Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR
Benefits
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:Covered
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