Physician - Nephrology

Veterans Health Administration • Seattle, WA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Puget Sound VA Health Care System is recruiting an experienced Nephrology Physician to serve Veterans in Seattle, Washington. This is an open continuous announcement: applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates are considered on a rolling basis until vacancies are filled. The announcement may close after its initial open period once all vacancies have been filled.

The incumbent may work in the Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and the Subspecialty Clinic, including outreach locations, and reports to the Director, Nephrology Section. The position includes direct patient care for kidney disease and fluid and electrolyte disorders, along with possible General Medicine and/or subspecialty attending duties on inpatient wards. After demonstrating competency and receiving approval, the incumbent may perform specialty procedures within their clinical privileges. The physician also participates in continuing medical education and quality assurance activities and is expected to maintain sound judgment, ethical conduct, and professional demeanor.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position offers competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, regular salary increases, federal retirement and insurance programs, paid time off, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of approved residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an alternative training and practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening, including drug testing for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Completion of the online onboarding process and all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated procedural competency in performing kidney biopsies.
• Experience inserting uncuffed hemodialysis catheters.
• Training and experience using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in nephrology practice.
• Experience providing palliative care and end-of-life care services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and consultative services to patients with kidney disease and disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance.
• Work in one or more of the Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and Subspecialty Clinic, including outreach clinic locations.
• Perform General Medicine and/or subspecialty attending duties on inpatient wards when required.
• Perform specialty procedures within clinical privileges after demonstrating competency and receiving approval.
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain sound judgment, ethical behavior, and professional demeanor in interactions with patients, peers, and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible reimbursement of $1,000 per year for CME, subject to full-time status and board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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