Transplant Nephrologist - Internal Medicine | Nephrology - M89923

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in Richmond seeks a nephrology faculty member within Internal Medicine to educate fellows, residents and medical students while contributing to clinical care and scholarly activity.

The role covers transplant nephrology clinical work, research mentoring, and service duties, with potential General Nephrology coverage as directed, emphasizing collaboration and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teaching fellows, residents and medical students with active learning and ongoing professional development.
• Participate in clinical and administrative research with mentoring of fellows and residents.
• Contribute to service objectives including patient safety and department reputation.
• Provide excellent patient care in Transplant Nephrology and potential General Nephrology coverage.
• Complete billing, documentation, credentialing and other administrative duties.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical nephrology

Research mentoring

Patient care

Education

Board certification or eligibility 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 recognised for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Department:

Internal Medicine

Duties & Responsibilities:

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: RebeccaMullin

Contact Email: [e-mail]