Physician

Applicants are board certified/eligible in Nephrology, superior clinicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care and education. Clinical duties include providing care for inpatient and outpatient clinics, outpatient hemodialysis unit. Incumbent will maintain clinical responsibilities and appointment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, teaching medical students, residents, fellows. Salary is commensurate with experience/qualifications. Input in clinical research is encouraged. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Functions or Scopes of Practice The physician is responsible for managing the full spectrum of services associated with Nephrology including evaluation, outpatient and inpatient renal consultations, diagnosis and treatment, including but not limited to, ordering appropriate lab work, ordering and/or performing appropriate diagnostic tests, requesting consultations to specialty services, providing appropriate follow-up care, and referral of patients with non-medicine complaints, diseases, and injuries to appropriate disciplines for diagnosis and treatment. The physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of veteran patients. Computer skills are essential as the Philadelphia VA Medical Center is fully computerized for note documentation, entering orders and requesting consults. The physician will provide services for conditions in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including through telemedicine. They will be responsible for mentoring and evaluating residents and fellows and may be asked to serve as a leader or active member on Medical Center committees as requested. The physician will complete administrative documentation-including notes and encounter forms-as necessary in all areas in a timely manner. Additionally, they will offer teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows. Administrative duties may be assigned, such as directorship of inpatient dialysis or clinical programs, as well as participation in peer review and quality improvement projects. The physician will diagnose patients, utilizing the appropriate equipment to determine and evaluate the extent and nature of kidney disorders or injuries. They will perform dialysis for patients with kidney diseases and prescribe appropriate medication as needed. It is expected that the physician will stay current with new advancements in kidney disorder-related developments and medications through Continuous Medical Education. They will also ensure that relevant patient records are thoroughly updated and accurately maintained, whether in physical files or a computer database. Must be able to work collaboratively with others within the organization, including but not limited to Physicians, Residents, Students, Nurses, administrative/clerical staff and contractors. The Philadelphia Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Med Center seeks candidates for a clinical nephrologist position. Applicants should be board certified or eligible in Nephrology. Clinical responsibilities will include providing clinical care for patients in the inpatient and outpatient clinics and the outpatient hemodialysis unit. A specific area of interest such as home dialysis, glomerular disease, or onconephrology are highly desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching Penn medical students, residents, and fellows. Applicants should be outstanding clinicians with demonstrated excellence in patient care and education. Salary and appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. It is expected that the incumbent will have some clinical responsibilities at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and will maintain an appointment at the University of Pennsylvania. Participation in clinical research is encouraged but not required. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Re

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Philadelphia VA Medical Center provides health care to Veterans living in America's fifth-largest metropolitan area. The facility is staffed by approximately 3,000 employees and supports 145 acute care beds, 135-bed Community Living Center, and serves a unique Veteran based of 60,000 patients. Affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and numerous other allied health schools and colleges, the Philadelphia VAMC offers comprehensive surgical, medical and psychiatric care to include special emphasis programs, alcohol and drug dependence treatment, and rehabilitative care. Additional information can be found on our internet site https://www.philadelph