Univ - Pediatric Nephrologist - Pediatrics: Nephrology

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a board certified Pediatric Nephrologist to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. The role involves managing complex kidney disease and performing transplantation procedures. Candidates can expect collaboration in a dynamic pediatric environment, with responsibilities including patient management and academic engagement.

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible Pediatric Nephrologist required.
• Responsibilities include management of acute and chronic kidney disease.
• Experience in renal replacement therapy and transplantation is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology services.
• Management of patients with kidney disease and take calls accordingly.
• Daily inpatient service responsibilities and documentation.

Skills

Inpatient care

Outpatient care

Kidney disease management

CRRT

Kidney transplantation

Education

Board certification in Pediatric Nephrology

Medical degree (MD or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join the Division of Nephrology. As a provider in the division of Pediatric Nephrology, the candidate will provide a complete range of inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology services, including management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy (CRRT, PD, and HD) and kidney transplantation.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001026 COM PEDS Nephrology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a board certified/eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join the Division of Nephrology. As a provider in the division of Pediatric Nephrology, the candidate will provide a complete range of inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology services, including management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, renal replacement therapy (CRRT, PD, and HD) and kidney transplantation. The provider will also be expected to see patients on the inpatient service daily when you are on service and travel may be required as the Department expands the clinical operations beyond the tri-county area. The provider will be responsible for taking call in equal measure, this time will also be spent closing charts and writing notes on patients.
Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)

Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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