Nephrology Hospital Based job located in Kansas
Job Description
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We are currently looking to hire a Nephrologist in the Wichita, KS area!
Location: Wichita, KS.
Work Schedule: Needed 1/2 day per week on Thursdays from 1:00pm-5:00pm and on-call coverage as needed.
Duties:
- Shall 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
- Nephrologist shall cover the range of Nephrology services as would be provided in a state-of-the-art medical treatment facility.
- Care shall be compliant with all related kidney health policies, recognized standards by The Joint Commission (TJC), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and the National Kidney Foundation.
Qualifications:
- Shall have a current license to practice medicine in any state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
- Nephrologist shall be board certified or board eligible by either the American Board of Internal Medicine in Nephrology or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
- Must have and maintain a BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.