Pediatric Nephrologist Is Needed for Locums Coverage in AZ

Weatherby Healthcare; Arizona; On-site; USD 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel expenses

Housing assistance

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a locum tenens pediatric clinician to support an Arizona schedule. The assignment features a 24-hour on-call requirement and a mix of clinic and hospital duties, with a disciplined patient load split (80% pediatric clinic, 20% pediatric hospital).

You will manage hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and renal transplant cases, along with vascular access and peritoneal catheter care, for ongoing coverage throughout the month.

Qualifications

• Pediatric-focused clinical responsibilities and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Clinic staffing: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8 am – 5 pm; Thu covers admin/hospital needs.
• Manage pediatric caseload including 80% pediatric clinic and 20% pediatric hospital.
• Perform hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and renal transplant management.
• Oversee vascular access and peritoneal catheter care.
• Ongoing coverage with one-week-per-month commitment.

Skills

Hemodialysis

Hemofiltration

Renal transplant management

Vascular access procedures

Peritoneal catheter management

Job description

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way.

• Clinic: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8 am - 5 pm; Thu admin or hospital coverage
• 24-hour unrestricted on-call required
• Clinic: 8 scheduled patients per day
• Inpatient: 2 patients per day
• Caseload: 80% pediatric clinic, 20% pediatric hospital
• Hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and renal transplant management required
• Vascular access procedures and peritoneal catheter management required
• Ongoing coverage -- one week per month
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO