Transplant Nephrologist - Internal Medicine | Nephrology - M89923

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine is seeking a Transplant Nephrologist to enhance educational and clinical activities within the Section of Transplant Nephrology. The role includes compassionate, high-quality patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings and support for research initiatives.

The position emphasizes teaching fellows, residents and medical students, and requires a commitment to academic growth, professionalism and collegial collaboration within Internal

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology.
• Experience managing complex inpatients and outpatients.
• Completion of accredited fellowship in general nephrology.
• Interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting.
• Ability to foster a respectful, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach fellows, residents and medical students using adult teaching methods; participate in rounds and conferences.
• Provide compassionate, efficient consultative patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Engage in clinical and administrative research; mentor fellows and residents.
• Collaborate with staff to achieve patient safety, satisfaction and fiscal health goals.
• Provide coverage in General Nephrology as directed by the Division Chief.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical nephrology

Research

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Fellowship in nephrology

Board certification in nephrology

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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]