Details:

• Pay: $175.00-200.00 per hour
• Assignment Length: 13-weeks
• Schedule: One week per month
• Openings: 1
• Start Date: As soon as credentialed
• Experience: 1 year

Job Responsibilities:

• Transplant Nephrology coverage
• Inpatient call Monday 8:00a through Monday 8:00a
• Consult on post-kidney transplant patients
• Write dialysis orders
• Manage kidney specific needs
• Consult on Liver patients that require Nephrology input
• Potential clinic coverage 
• Take calls from MDs, ERs and outside hospitals to provide advice on immunosuppression management

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of nephrology principles, including renal physiology, pathology and treatment modalities
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Ability to manage complex kidney conditions and adjust treatments as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility to adapt to new work environments and different medical teams

Education Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Residency training program in internal medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• Fellowship in Nephrology

Licenses & Certifications:

• Board certification in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• Active and unrestricted medical license in Washington

Experience:

• While specific requirements may vary, most locum nephrologist positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience providing care in a clinical setting

Additional Notes:

• Locum tenens nephrologist positions are temporary assignments, often lasting weeks or months, to address staffing shortages in hospitals, surgical centers or other healthcare facilities
• These positions offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, allowing nephrologists to pursue diverse work environments and control their workload
• Some states may have additional practice requirements for locum physicians, so familiarization with the specific state regulations is recommended
• Qualifications and educational requirements for nephrology sub-specialties may vary