Nephrologist
About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW • 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 • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: All travel expenses billable per locum agreement REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Inpatient and outpatient nephrology care • Dialysis management for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
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
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: All travel expenses billable per locum agreement
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