Physician - Pediatric Nephrology

Sanford Health • Marshfield, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained Pediatric Nephrologist to join the Pediatric Nephrology practice at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, Wisconsin. The collaborative practice has an established patient base and a diverse range of clinical diagnoses. Providers work with dedicated support staff and pediatric specialists to deliver comprehensive kidney care, including management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis, transplant follow-up, and congenital renal disorders. The position includes minimal after-hours call, monthly outreach clinics, and an opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized Bardet-Biedl Syndrome care program.

The position is based at Marshfield Children's Hospital, a 56-bed accredited pediatric hospital with more than 40 pediatric specialties. Sanford encourages physicians to participate in medical education and research.

The Pediatric Nephrology core privileges encompass examining, admitting when applicable, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating or consulting on infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with kidney disorders. Conditions include congenital anomalies, acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, end-stage renal disease, urinary tract infections, voiding dysfunction, nephrolithiasis, renal transplant, acute and chronic glomerular diseases, genetic syndromes, tubular disorders, and cystic diseases.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Successful completion of a Pediatric residency program.
• Completion of a Pediatric Nephrology fellowship accredited by the ACGME, AOA, or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada; other training programs may be considered through the eligibility waiver process.
• Board certification in the primary area of practice by the applicable ABMS, AOA, or Royal College board. Applicants who completed fellowship within the last five years may apply before certification but must achieve it within five years of fellowship completion unless the governing board waives the requirement.
• Applicants who recently completed fellowship must provide a fellowship log; applicants who did not apply directly after fellowship must provide a quality profile or other documentation of clinical activity for the prior 12 months.
• Demonstrated active involvement in inpatient services for at least 50 patients in the last 12 months, or, when inpatient privileges do not apply, active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice during that period.
• Additional education and experience may be required as the practice becomes more advanced.

Nice To Haves

• Board-certified or board-eligible status.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Nephrology.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with kidney disorders.
• Admit patients when applicable to the practice setting.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment or consultative services for pediatric kidney disorders.
• Provide comprehensive kidney care, including management of chronic kidney disease, hypertension, dialysis, transplant follow-up, and congenital renal disorders.
• Participate in monthly outreach clinics.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• CME allowance
• Allowed time away
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Relocation allowance
• Potential eligibility for state and/or federal education loan forgiveness programs

What This Job Offers

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