Physician (Nephrology)
The Staff Nephrologist duties include, but are not limited to:
Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients suffering from kidney disorders that include kidney problems, including inflammatory diseases in kidney tissues and kidney blood vessels, kidney stones, acute kidney failure, and cystic kidney disease. Maintains and ensures that relevant patient records are properly updated and filed physically or in a computer database. Provides active supervision and teaching for nephrology residents and other trainees as needed. Provision of Tele services as needed. Malpractice:
Physician are covered under the Tort Claims Protection Act. Paid Time Off:
8 hours Annual Leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 4 hours Sick Leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays. Incentives:
This position may be eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. Please consult with the Human Resources point-of-contact listed in the How to apply section of this job announcement to verify EDRP eligibility. If selected for this position you must submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment services Office Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
30am - 5:
00pm Call Coverage:
Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, Nights (WHEN) hours Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice:
VHA Physician Brochure. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Board Certified/Eligible in Nephrology. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Experience in providing care to transplant patients. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, as required by VA Handbook 5019, administered by VA Occupational Health.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Diagnosis, treatment and care of patients suffering from kidney disorders that include kidney problems, including inflammatory diseases in kidney tissues and kidney blood vessels, kidney stones, acute kidney failure, and cystic kidney disease. Maintains and ensures that relevant patient records are properly updated and filed physically or in a computer database. Provides active supervision and teaching for nephrology residents and other trainees as needed. Provision of Tele services as needed. Malpractice:
Physician are covered under the Tort Claims Protection Act. Paid Time Off:
8 hours Annual Leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 4 hours Sick Leave accrued per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays. Incentives:
This position may be eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. Please consult with the Human Resources point-of-contact listed in the How to apply section of this job announcement to verify EDRP eligibility. If selected for this position you must submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment services Office Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
30am - 5:
00pm Call Coverage:
Weekends, Holidays, Evenings, Nights (WHEN) hours Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice:
VHA Physician Brochure. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Board Certified/Eligible in Nephrology. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Experience in providing care to transplant patients. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination, as required by VA Handbook 5019, administered by VA Occupational Health.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$200,000 to $220,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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