Transplant Nephrologist - Internal Medicine | Nephrology - M89923

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine's Internal Medicine division seeks a Transplant Nephrologist to enhance education and clinical care for patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, while supporting division and department research goals.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care and active teaching of fellows, residents, and medical students, with opportunities for clinical and administrative research within an academic environment at VCU Health System in

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
• Direct experience in managing complex inpatients and outpatients.
• Completion of accredited fellowship in general nephrology.
• Requires an interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to foster respect, professionalism and civility in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach fellows, residents and medical students using adult teaching methods and complete evaluations.
• Participate in clinical and administrative research and mentor trainees in research and QI initiatives.
• Provide excellent patient care in Transplant Nephrology in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with institutional staff to advance patient safety, satisfaction, and fiscal health.
• Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing, and administrative requirements.

Skills

Board certification or eligibility in

Direct experience in managing complex

Interest in teaching and growth in an

Diversity and civility commitment

Education

Fellowship in general nephrology (accredited)

Job description

Advertising Summary: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Department: Internal Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Transplant Nephrologist will contribute to and enhance the educational and clinical activities of The Section of Transplant Nephrology within the division of Nephrology by providing compassionate, efficient, high quality consultative patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings and support the research goals of the division and department.

1. Teaching: Teach fellows, residents and medical students using adult teaching methods that enhance and encourage active learning and ongoing professional development. Complete student, resident and fellows evaluations. Participate in other Nephrology educational activities including resident didactic series, conferences, morning report, Nephrology and Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, and other educational duties assigned by the department and service.
2. Research: Participate in clinical and administrative research according to skills, interest and funding. Provide mentoring and supervision of fellows and residents in research and QI initiatives. Research opportunities may include performance improvement initiatives or formal extramurally funded investigations and participation may be as principal investigator or co-investigator.
3. Service: Work with institutional and administrative staff to attain the objectives of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health System including patient safety, patient satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception and fiscal health.
4. Clinical: Provide excellent patient care in Transplant Nephrology and focused areas of interest and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. May also include coverage of General Nephrology as directed by Division Chief.
5. Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.): Comply promptly with billing, documentation, credentialing and other administrative requirements of the department.

Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
• Direct experience in managing complex inpatients and outpatients.
• Completion of accredited fellowship in general nephrology.
• Requires an interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Salary Range: Commensurate

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Restricted: No

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Rebecca Mullin
Contact Email: [e-mail]