Pediatric Nephrologist Is Needed for Locums Coverage in AZ

Weatherby Healthcare; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24-hour consultant access

NALTO charter member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a locum tenens physician to support pediatric clinics and hospital coverage in Oro Valley, AZ. The role includes a mix of outpatient and inpatient duties with a heavy pediatric caseload and 24-hour on-call coverage.

The assignment involves performing hemodialysis-related procedures, renal transplant management, and vascular access care. Weatherby Healthcare provides paid malpractice, travel and housing, and access to a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Hemodialysis, hemofiltration, and renal transplant management required.
• 24-hour unrestricted on-call required.
• Caseload includes pediatric clinic and pediatric hospital.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinic schedule: 8 patients per day (pediatric clinic).
• Inpatient care: 2 patients per day.
• Provide 24-hour on-call coverage and consult as needed.
• Coordinate vascular access and peritoneal catheter management.

Skills

Pediatrics

On-call coverage

Dialysis management

Renal transplant management

Job description

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details.

• 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

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Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at