Nephrology Consultant

UpMan Placements; Tirupattur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UpMan Placements seeks a board-certified nephrologist to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with kidney diseases, AKI, CKD, and hypertension. You will oversee dialysis programs and support renal transplant management while coordinating with ICU, Urology, and Internal Medicine teams.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, quality improvement, and comprehensive patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings.

Qualifications

• MD / DNB in General Medicine or equivalent.
• DM / DNB / Fellowship in Nephrology or American MRCP-Nephrology equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage kidney conditions across ACUTE and CHRONIC settings.
• Supervise HD/PD and dialysis services across centers and units.
• Evaluate live and deceased donor transplant candidates and manage post-transplant care.
• Provide nephrology consultations in EDs, ICUs and wards with on-call support.
• Ensure adherence to protocols, infection control, and maintain accurate EHRs.

Skills

Dialysis management

Nephrology expertise

Critical care

Education

MD / DNB in General Medicine

DM / DNB / Fellowship in Nephrology

Job description

Job Title:

Nephrologist

Department:

Nephrology & Renal Transplant Operations

Reports To:

Head of Department / Medical Director

Employment Type:

Full-time

Location

Ambure, Tamilnadu

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, compassionate, and board-certified Nephrologist to join our clinical care team. In this role, you will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with a wide spectrum of kidney diseases, acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), fluid and electrolyte disorders, and hypertension. You will oversee acute and maintenance dialysis operations, support renal transplant management, and collaborate with cross-functional medical teams (ICU, Urology, Internal Medicine) to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical & Outpatient Care

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic kidney conditions, including glomerulonephritis, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, and refractory hypertension.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, order and interpret relevant diagnostic tests (kidney biopsies, ultrasound, CT scans, blood chemistry, urinalysis).
• Formulate personalized treatment plans incorporating lifestyle interventions, pharmacological therapies, and dietary management.

2. Dialysis Management

• Supervise Hemodialysis (HD) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) services across outpatient centers and inpatient units.
• Prescribe and adjust dialysis adequacy parameters, access placement protocols, and manage dialysis-related complications (vascular access failure, peritonitis, fluid overload).
• Oversee Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Sustained Low-Efficiency Dialysis (SLED) for critically ill ICU patients.

3. Transplant & Interventional Care (If Applicable)

• Evaluate and prepare candidates for live and deceased donor kidney transplants.
• Manage post-transplant immunosuppressive therapy regimens, monitor for graft rejection, and treat opportunistic infections.
• Perform or supervise clinical procedures such as native and transplant kidney biopsies, temporary/tunneled hemodialysis catheter placements, and peritoneal dialysis catheter care.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration & On-Call Duties

• Provide nephrology consultation services across emergency departments, ICUs, and general inpatient wards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions with urologists, vascular surgeons, endocrinologists, and intensivists.
• Share on-call responsibilities for acute nephrology emergencies and inpatient coverage.

5. Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure strict adherence to clinical protocols, hospital infection control standards, and national/international health regulations.
• Maintain timely and accurate Electronic Health Records (EHR) for all clinical encounters, dialysis orders, and procedure notes.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, morbidity & mortality reviews, and clinical audits.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

• Educational Background:
  • MD / DNB in General Medicine (or equivalent international qualification).
  • DM / DNB / Fellowship in Nephrology (or American Board / MRCP-Nephrology equivalent).
• Licensure: Active medical registration/license with the national/state medical council.
• Experience Level:
  • Consultant: 15 years of post-DM/DNB experience in nephrology and dialysis management.
  • Senior Consultant: 5+ years of post-qualification experience, including renal transplant management and interventional nephrology skills.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in managing acute and maintenance dialysis (HD/PD/CRRT).
• Strong clinical decision-making skills in critical care nephrology.
• Proficiency in renal biopsy interpretation and vascular access management.
• Excellent empathetic communication for discussing chronic disease management with patients and families.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with multidisciplinary medical teams.