Physician - Transplant Nephrologist

Veterans Health Administration • Washington, DC

9h

About The Position

The staff physician provides pre- and post-transplant care for patients with kidney disease who are being evaluated for or undergoing kidney transplantation. The physician establishes, meets, and monitors goals and objectives aligned with the strategic goals of the Washington DC VA Medical Center, in collaboration with MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute.

The role provides transplant expertise and supports a patient- and family-centered care environment. It incorporates Department of Veterans Affairs vision, mission, and values into Kidney Transplant Service goals and programs; develops operational initiatives with measurable outcomes; and formulates goals and strategies with stakeholders. The physician provides direct inpatient and outpatient care for patients with kidney disease, including general nephrology, call coverage, and transplant nephrology as determined by clinical needs in coordination with the chief of nephrology and chief of transplant services.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position offers a federal total rewards package, including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid leave and federal holidays, retirement benefits, insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. The announcement states there is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or 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 qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and are subject to background and security investigation, onboarding requirements, and drug screening for testing-designated positions.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

• Comfort evaluating patients who need kidney transplants and managing patients after transplantation.
• Transplant training or prior work experience in a high-volume transplant center.
• Training in transplant nephrology.
• Board certified or board eligible in nephrology.
• Board eligible or board certified in internal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-transplant care to patients with kidney disease being evaluated for or undergoing kidney transplantation.
• Provide transplant knowledge and experience and maintain an environment of patient- and family-centered care.
• Incorporate VA vision, mission, and values into Kidney Transplant Service goals and programs.
• Develop and manage operational initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Formulate objectives, goals, and strategies collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Provide direct inpatient and outpatient care for patients with kidney disease, including general nephrology, call coverage, and transplant nephrology, according to clinical needs and in coordination with the chief of nephrology and chief of transplant services.
• Establish, meet, and continuously monitor goals and objectives aligned with the Washington DC VA Medical Center's strategic goals, in collaboration with MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension after five years of 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 may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree