Nephrology Physician

Nephrology Physician at ProLocums summary :

A Nephrology Physician provides specialized care for patients with kidney-related conditions, handling a typical day that includes rounding with an advanced practice provider, managing inpatient consults, and performing procedures related to dialysis. The physician works Monday to Friday with additional night and weekend call responsibilities, ensuring comprehensive support for high-acuity cases like acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. Candidates must hold an active PA State License and be board certified in internal medicine and nephrology, with a focus on delivering quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Schedule :

M-F : 7a-5p

Weeknight Call : 5p-7a

24hr Weekend call : 7a-7a

Candidate Requirements

• Active PA State License or Licensure
• DEA Required : Yes
• Board Status : Board Certified Internal Medicine & Nephrology
• Required Certifications : BLS
• Minimum Years Experience (if applicable) : 1

Job Information

• Typical Day : Round with APP on inpatient census
• Avg Consults per day : 3
• New Consultations are generally split among the rounders and APP.
• Avg Admissions per day : 5-6
• Avg admissions while on call : 5-6
• APP / Mid-Level Coverage Avail : Yes, 8a-4p
• Procedures : CRRT, HD, PD but do not place lines or biopsies alone.
• Other specialties on-site : Medicine, surgical, oncology
• Typical Cases seen : Dialysis, aki, CKD, Onco-Nephrology cases at Shadyside
• High acuity, but no trauma
• 5-10 ICU patients on average; Census continues to go up, on average is most tracks in the 30s and is usually split between 2 physicians but not always.
• Adult 100%
• EMR : Cerner
• First Day Instructions : Parking- available at hospital parking lot, can wear scrubs or lab coat, can arrange for candidate to meet with Shadyside team upon arrival to review call list, etc.
• Orientation : Approximately 2 hours and will be same day orientation AM

Keywords :

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