Nephrology Physician - Seattle with Generous PTO & CME

Annual Dialysis Conference; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound VA Health Care System seeks an experienced Nephrology Physician to join a dedicated team serving Veterans in Seattle, WA. This open continuous announcement considers qualified candidates rolling until filled.

The role emphasizes inpatient/outpatient nephrology care, potential surgical privileges, and participation in CME and QA activities within a comprehensive VA rewards package.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required or eligible as per VA policy.
• MD or DO degree from schools approved for the year of study.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in US.
• Residency training in an ACGME/AOA accredited program leading to board eligibility.
• Option for board certification following training or relevant faculty status requirements.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred: completion of kidney biopsy procedures, dialysis catheter insertions, POCUS in nephrology.
• Experience in palliative and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Work in Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and subspecialty clinic under Nephrology Director.
• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and consult on kidney disease and electrolyte disorders.
• Perform specialty procedures as privileges allow, upon competency and approval.
• Participate in continuing medical education and quality assurance activities.
• Maintain ethical conduct and professional demeanor in all patient and team interactions.

Skills

English proficiency

Kidney biopsy experience

Dialysis catheter insertion

POCUS nephrology

Palliative care experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Puget Sound VA Health Care System seeks an experienced Nephrology Physician to join a dedicated team serving Veterans in Seattle, WA. This open continuous announcement considers qualified candidates rolling until filled.

The role emphasizes inpatient/outpatient nephrology care, potential surgical privileges, and participation in CME and QA activities within a comprehensive VA rewards package.