Nephrologist (Adult Diabetes)

Joslin Diabetes Center • Boston, MA

9d • $150,000 - $350,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible nephrologist to join its clinical practice in Boston, Massachusetts. The role focuses on providing outstanding nephrology care to people living with diabetes and contributing to trainee education and mentorship in a collaborative academic environment. Candidates may be at any experience level and must be able to obtain Massachusetts medical licensure and certification as applicable.

The Joslin Kidney and Hypertension Section provides inpatient and outpatient subspecialty services, including evaluation of acute kidney injury, critical care consultation, continuous renal replacement therapy, acute and chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrolithiasis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease management, and care for kidney transplant recipients. Time is allocated among clinic, research, inpatient service, peritoneal and hemodialysis coverage, and other responsibilities according to need, funding, and applicant interest.

The nephrologist works closely with adult diabetes physicians, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, and other health professionals, and collaborates with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Nephrology Division through its joint clinical venture with Joslin. The role also includes academic and scholarly work, teaching fellows, residents, and medical students, participating in research, interacting with hospital medical staff and administrators, and contributing to referral development and community activities. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza 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, or ability to obtain them.
• Board certification in internal medicine.
• Board certification in nephrology or eligibility for board certification with certification expected.
• Ability to provide clinical nephrology care and work collaboratively in an academic clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in contributing to trainee education and mentorship.
• Interest in academic or scholarly activity, including clinical or translational research.
• Applicant interest in research, inpatient service, clinic, and dialysis coverage will be considered when allocating responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Treat and manage general kidney disorders and diabetic kidney disease.
• Evaluate and diagnose kidney disorders, choose appropriate therapies, and recognize and minimize complications.
• Provide ongoing management assistance and address general medical problems within the context of a referral practice; refer patients when additional expertise is needed.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and Joslin healthcare professionals to coordinate high-quality care, including involving diabetes health professionals and allied specialists when appropriate.
• Participate in teaching fellows, residents, and medical students in inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as continuing medical education and other educational activities.
• Participate in or lead basic or clinical research, pursue research funding as needed, and engage in academic teaching or mentorship.
• Fulfill hospital and Center medical staff obligations, participate in committees and conferences, and collaborate with physicians, trainees, and community clinicians.
• Work effectively with the Section Chief, Chief Medical Officer, Center administrators, and other administrative personnel.
• Participate in referral development, present lectures, promote the program to physicians and referral sources, and take part in Joslin community activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Potential performance-based incentives, including productivity and quality bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree