Nephrologist

Kidney Care Consultants, PSC; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidney Care Consultants, PSC (KCC) seeks a motivated nephrologist to join our expanding team. The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care, collaborating with an experienced team of nephrologists and allied health professionals across Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

Board-certified or board-eligible in nephrology, the candidate should be able to obtain licensure in Kentucky or Indiana and demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, communication, and

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of an accredited Nephrology fellowship.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Nephrology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky and/or Indiana.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical patient care in inpatient and outpatient nephrology settings.
• Manage patients with CKD, ESRD, AKI, and hypertension.
• Oversee dialysis care and collaborate with dialysis staff.
• Coordinate hospital-based nephrology consultations and follow-ups.
• Educate patients and families about kidney disease prevention and treatment options.

Skills

Board certification in Nephrology

Board eligibility in Nephrology

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Internal Medicine residency

Nephrology fellowship

Job description

Kidney Care Consultants, PSC (KCC), an established and growing nephrology practice, is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Nephrologist to join our expanding team.

Our practice provides comprehensive kidney care services through an established network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and dialysis centers throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while working collaboratively with an experienced team of nephrologists, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals.

We welcome applications from both experienced nephrologists and recent fellowship graduates.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Clinical Patient Care
  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.
  • Provide comprehensive care for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and acute kidney injury (AKI).
  • Manage hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, fluid and acid-base disorders, and other kidney-related conditions.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
  • Provide consultation and ongoing management for patients with complex renal conditions.
• 2. Dialysis Management
  • Provide medical care and oversight for patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
  • Monitor dialysis treatment plans, adequacy, and complications.
  • Collaborate with dialysis center staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with clinical standards.
  • Participate in care planning and management of ESRD patients.
• 3. Hospital-Based Nephrology Services
  • Provide inpatient nephrology consultations and follow-up care.
  • Manage patients with acute renal conditions and complex medical complications.
  • Coordinate care with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and other specialists.
  • Provide appropriate management of patients requiring acute dialysis and other renal replacement therapies.
• 4. Outpatient Clinical Services
  • Conduct scheduled outpatient nephrology consultations and follow-up visits.
  • Manage patients with CKD, hypertension, proteinuria, kidney stones, and other renal disorders.
  • Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic evaluations.
  • Educate patients regarding kidney disease prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
• 5. Professional Collaboration and Documentation
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, dialysis personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Follow applicable clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
  • Participate in practice meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Completion of an accredited Nephrology fellowship.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Kentucky and/or Indiana
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.