Physician (Nephrology)

Terrestris, LLC; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

11 federal paid holidays

Job summary

Terrestris, LLC in Huntington, WV, seeks a Physician (Nephrology) to support the Veteran community with direct patient care. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The role emphasizes evaluation and management of AKI, CKD, ESKD, and related therapies, within VA guidelines.

Requires MD degree, US medical license, nephrology board cert, BLS/ACLS, and VA experience is a plus. Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, 401(k), leave, and holidays.

Qualifications

• MD degree from an approved school (VA credentialing criteria).
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license in the US or DC.
• Board certification in nephrology.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; VA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nephrology services, incl. AKI/CKD/ESKD management.
• Manage kidney replacement therapies and vascular access.
• Perform procedures like catheter placements and biopsies where applicable.

Skills

Team collaboration

Clinical nephrology skills

Direct patient care

Kidney replacement therapy

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Medical license (US)

Board certification in nephrology

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Physician (Nephrology) to support the Veteran community in the Huntington, WV. area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights

• Logistics:
  • Contract Type: 1 base year with 4, 1-year option periods
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Location: 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704.
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Board certification in nephrology.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Physician (Nephrology)?

You Will

• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Direct Patient Care: estimated 95% of the time involved in direct patient care.
  • Provide comprehensive clinical Nephrology services including, but not limited to, evaluation and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), fluid and electrolyte disorders, and hypertension; medical evaluation and management of nephrolithiasis; medical management of kidney transplant patients; and evaluation and management of extracorporeal treatment for poisonings and intoxications.
  • Management of AKI and ESKD includes prescription and medical oversight of the performance of kidney replacement therapy, including hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, prolonged intermittent kidney replacement therapy and/or continuous kidney replacement therapy, including management of vascular access and procedural complications.
  • Additional procedural services may include placement of central and femoral venous dialysis catheters and percutaneous kidney biopsy, unless otherwise provided by or separately contracted for by VA facility.
• Administrative: estimated 5% of time not involved in direct patient care.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Board certification in nephrology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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