Nephrology Physician — Great Benefits & Flexible Schedule

Kidney; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound VA Health Care System is seeking an experienced Nephrology Physician to serve Veterans in Seattle, Washington. The role involves work in the Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and specialty clinics, with opportunities for general nephrology duties and select procedures under privileges.

The ideal candidate has MD/DO with board eligibility, an unrestricted US license, and demonstrated experience in kidney biopsies, HD catheter insertions, and point-of-care ultrasound in nephrology,

Qualifications

• US citizenship or eligible per VA policy.
• MD/DO degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted US medical license.
• Residency in an approved core specialty.
• ABIM/ABMS board eligibility or certification.
• VA guidelines: residency pathways or equivalent.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Kidney biopsy proficiency preferred.
• HD catheter insertion experience preferred.
• POCUS in nephrology practice preferred.
• Palliative/end-of-life care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and subspecialty clinic.
• May perform general medicine/subspecialty attending duties.
• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for kidney diseases.
• Perform specialty procedures per clinical privileges.
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality assurance.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics at all times.

Skills

Kidney biopsy proficiency

HD catheter insertion

POCUS nephrology

Palliative care experience

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

Board eligibility/certification

US medical license

Job description

Puget Sound VA Health Care System is seeking an experienced Nephrology Physician to serve Veterans in Seattle, Washington. The role involves work in the Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and specialty clinics, with opportunities for general nephrology duties and select procedures under privileges.

The ideal candidate has MD/DO with board eligibility, an unrestricted US license, and demonstrated experience in kidney biopsies, HD catheter insertions, and point-of-care ultrasound in nephrology,