Physician, Nephrologist

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Nephrologist to diagnose and treat kidney disease, including providing renal replacement therapy. The candidate will evaluate, treat, and monitor patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, and manage care for kidney transplant patients.

Applicants must possess an M.D. or D.O., complete a nephrology fellowship, and hold a license to practice in Louisiana. This role involves traveling frequently across New Orleans metropolitan area.

Qualifications

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a nephrology fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat kidney disease.
• Provide renal replacement therapy to patients.
• Monitor and manage pre- and post-transplant care.

Skills

Diagnosing kidney diseases

Renal replacement therapy

Patient management

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Completion of a nephrology fellowship

Job description

Notice of Job Opportunity

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Nephrologist

Job Duties

Diagnose and treat disease conditions involving the kidneys and provide renal replacement therapy to patients with acute and chronic renal failure in the form of peritoneal and hemodialysis. Diagnose and treat the entire realm of kidney disease. In both the inpatient and outpatient settings, evaluate, diagnose, treat, monitor and manage the pre- and post-transplant care of kidney transplant patients. Order and execute tests, analyses and diagnostic images of patients with kidney conditions. Examine patients using medical instruments and equipment, analyzing results, diagnosing condition, administering and prescribing treatment regimen, including dialysis. Refer patients to other specialists as indicated. Travel to worksites in New Orleans metropolitan area frequently.

Employer

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Geographic area of employment

New Orleans and Metairie, LA

Education Required

M.D. or D.O.

Other Requirements

• License to practice medicine in Louisiana.
• Completion of a nephrology fellowship.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.