Nephrology Physician

ProLocums; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Monroeville seeks a Board Certified Internal Medicine & Nephrology physician. The role involves rounding with an APP, managing high acuity cases, and performing consultations. Candidates must have an active PA license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience required.

Responsibilities

• Round with APP on inpatient census.
• Consults and admissions for dialysis and nephrology cases.

Skills

Board Certified Internal Medicine

Nephrology

BLS

Education

Active PA State License

Tools

Cerner

Job description

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