Nephrology Physician - Expert Kidney Care Leader

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a physician to provide high-quality medical care in both practice and hospital settings. You will perform histories and physical examinations, order and interpret tests, and participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, communicating with patients and families, and contributing to education and collaborative care with other health professionals. Licensure and board status are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.
• MD or DO licensed by the state licensure board.
• Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.
• Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, treatment, and communication appropriate to patient age.
• Communicates with referring physicians, patients, and families; educates patients and families.
• Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, and others as needed.
• Collaborates with professionals to coordinate care and preventive health.

Skills

Clinical examination

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Evidence-based medicine

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a physician to provide high-quality medical care in both practice and hospital settings. You will perform histories and physical examinations, order and interpret tests, and participate in quality and patient-safety initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating patient care, communicating with patients and families, and contributing to education and collaborative care with other health professionals. Licensure and board status are required.