Nephrologist - Collegial / Collaborative Opportunity

Have a passion for patient-centered care, with an exceptional team in a collegial / collaborative environment? Consider joining the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine as a Nephrologist. The successful candidate will join a world-class institution that encourages, values and supports interdisciplinary basic, clinical and population health research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Madison is the state's capital city with a population of over 270,000 and offers an ideal combination of natural beauty, stimulating cultural events, outstanding schools and outdoor recreation.

Clinical responsibilities include :

• 60-70%; Clinical expectations include providing direct patient care at UW Health locations in Madison, including ambulatory, inpatient and consult service attending. This includes proactively supporting efforts to improve diversity in clinical trial participants.
• 30-40%; Academic expectations include protected time to develop and teach a research or education program and to engage in related scholarly activity.
• Our providers participate in clinical teaching of fellows, residents and medical students, and support the teaching and clinical research missions of the division and department.
• Physicians hired on the Clinical Health Sciences (CHS) track will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Why UW?

The scope of clinical care encompasses all stages of kidney disease—from the earliest detectable changes in kidney function through end-stage renal disease—and the full range of conditions, including chronic kidney disease, kidney stone disease, glomerular disease, autoimmune disorders and inherited disorders such as polycystic kidney disease. Our outpatient dialysis program offers state-of-the-art hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis services. Our commitment to quality care means that U.S. News & World Report ranks the UW Health kidney failure program as a top performer.

We've got you covered...generous time off allowance (vacation, sick time, holiday, CME time and money) and paid parental leave; employer matched pension + 3 more retirement protection plans. UW paid / sponsored malpractice insurance and tail coverage; full suite of insurance coverage (health, life, dental, vision, and much more); identity theft protection, relocation stipend and more. UW has a collegial and collaborative work environment that proactively ensures your success, in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, ranked in many areas as the #1 place to live.

Education : Required

Terminal Degree

MD, DO or equivalent

Qualifications :

Strong skills in written and verbal communication, collaboration and teamwork, evidence of excellence in nephrology clinical practice and teaching, and academic interest in nephrology with prior publications in peer-reviewed journals preferred.

License / Certification :

Required

ABIM - American Board of Internal Medicine Certification

Ability to obtain license to practice medicine in Wisconsin.

Current certification or eligibility for certification in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine

J1 sponsorship is not available for this position.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

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