Physician (Nephrology)

Terrestris Global Solutions•Huntington, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Physician (Nephrology) to support the Veteran community in the Huntington, WV. area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals. The role involves direct patient care (estimated 95% of the time) and administrative tasks (estimated 5% of the time). The physician will provide comprehensive clinical Nephrology services, including the evaluation and management of various kidney conditions, and oversee kidney replacement therapy. Additional procedural services may be required.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Board certification in nephrology.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Completion of credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical Nephrology services including, but not limited to, evaluation and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), fluid and electrolyte disorders, and hypertension.
Medical evaluation and management of nephrolithiasis.
Medical management of kidney transplant patients.
Evaluation and management of extracorporeal treatment for poisonings and intoxications.
Management of AKI and ESKD includes prescription and medical oversight of the performance of kidney replacement therapy, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, prolonged intermittent kidney replacement therapy and/or continuous kidney replacement therapy, including management of vascular access and procedural complications.
Placement of central and femoral venous dialysis catheters and percutaneous kidney biopsy, unless otherwise provided by or separately contracted for by VA facility.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) match
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
11 federal paid holidays
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.