Nephrologist
- Full-time
Job Description - Nephrologist (2500000H)
Description
The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in the hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and / or the Center leadership.
The ideal candidate would have completed either a 12-month Transplant Nephrology Fellowship or a 3-year Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship, gaining specific experience in the care of kidney transplant patients. They should have had direct involvement in the evaluation of potential kidney recipients, including participation in selection committee meetings. They should have had direct involvement in kidney transplant patient care during the past two years.
Ideally, their expertise should encompass managing pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease, selecting appropriate pediatric transplant recipients, donor selection, histocompatibility and tissue typing, immediate post-operative care including issues unique to pediatric recipients, fluid and electrolyte management, the use of immunosuppressive therapy in pediatric recipients, including understanding of side effects and complications of immunosuppression, as well as the effects on growth and development.
The ideal candidate should be well-versed in managing renal dysfunction in allograft recipients, recognizing manifestations of rejection in pediatric patients, histological interpretation of allograft biopsies, interpretation of ancillary tests for renal dysfunction, and providing long-term outpatient care for pediatric allograft recipients.
The ideal candidate should be at or above the Associate Professor level.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
0 years (Required)
Required Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and / or students in area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and / or infection control standards.
Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his / her subspecialty.
Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required)
Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Commitment to World Class Care
- Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
- Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
- Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
- Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
- Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
- Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.
Commitment to Advocacy
Commitment to Research
Commitment to Education
Commitment to Quality & Compliance
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment / Identification
Teamwork / Communication
Performance Improvement / Problem-solving
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Safety
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