Nephrologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in West Virginia

LocumTenens.com; West Virginia; On-site; USD 221,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking nephrology clinicians to provide inpatient and outpatient coverage at a VA Medical Center in West Virginia. The schedule runs on days, with weeknight and weekend call responsibilities, including 24-hour call, starting November 1 for a full-coverage assignment.

The clinicians will manage CKD, ESRD, AKI, hypertension, stones, and electrolyte disorders, along with dialysis oversight and transplant patients.

Qualifications

• MD degree with board certification negotiable.
• Call required on nights/weekends including 24-hour call.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology coverage on a day shift schedule (Mon–Fri, 8:00–16:00) with weeknight and weekend call responsibilities including 24-hour call.
• Manage nephrology cases including CKD, ESRD, AKI, hypertension, kidney stones, electrolyte disorders, dialysis, and transplant patients.
• Seek 2–3 clinicians for full coverage beginning November 1.

Skills

Call coverage

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Education

MD

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-223459-MD-WV


• Title: MD


• Dates Needed: November 1 - November 1 (following year)


• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call


• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient


• Call Required: Yes


• Board Certification Required: Negotiable


• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This assignment is based at a VA Medical Center providing inpatient and outpatient nephrology services to a veteran patient population. The facility supports a comprehensive nephrology program, including hospital ward services, outpatient clinic operations, and dialysis management. Clinical operations are conducted on-site, with coverage structured across day shifts and call rotations.

About the Facility Location

West Virginia offers a range of outdoor pursuits, including whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and kayaking, with notable destinations such as the New River Gorge and Seneca Rocks. The state also features cultural attractions, live music venues, scenic railroads, and farm-based experiences suitable for various types of visitors. Water sports, aerial adventures, and multi-day excursions are available through outfitters and adventure programs across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology coverage on a day shift schedule, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with weeknight and weekend call responsibilities, including 24-hour call. Clinical duties encompass hospital ward inpatient nephrology services, outpatient clinic coverage, and dialysis oversight and management. Conditions managed include Chronic Kidney Disease, End Stage Renal Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, hypertension, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders, as well as ongoing management of dialysis and kidney transplant patients. The facility is seeking 2-3 clinicians to fill a full coverage schedule beginning November 1.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable


• Support Staff: n/a


• Patient Population: Adults


• Call Ratio/Schedule: nights and weekends


• Location Type: On-Site


• Government: Yes