What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Nephrologist position at KIDNEY SPECIALISTS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA?
Job Details
Interventional Nephrologist
Kidney Specialists of Southern Nevada (KSOSN) provides comprehensive kidney care and a full spectrum of kidney disease management resources for residents of Southern Nevada. Our care team educates and empowers patients who are living with kidney pain, infections, stones, and other kidney problems. We are looking for a dynamic Interventional Nephrologist to join our growing team.
Where You’ll Work
KSOSN provides patients with a complete and comprehensive management approach to chronic kidney dysfunction and its related complications. We educate and empower patients living with kidney problems. Our nephrologists and caring staff help patients manage kidney disease with knowledge and leading-edge medical treatments. Our goal is to improve our patients’ quality of life by providing them with the tools to prevent, or delay as long as possible, the need for dialysis.
Where You’ll Live
Nevada does have the most incredible casino-resorts on Earth. And yes, you will find slot machines in airports, gas stations, and even grocery stores. Nevada also has millions of acres of parks and wilderness, like Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, and the Black Rock Desert. If you like to save your money, then you’ll love moving to Las Vegas because Nevada has no state income tax. The city of Las Vegas offers its share of friendly suburban neighborhoods and hip downtown historic areas, along with close-to-the-action living spaces that give it a diverse, international flair and uniqueness. Outside the Las Vegas Strip and downtown areas, Las Vegas is a sprawling suburban region. It’s about a 40-minute drive from one end of the city to the other. Most of the year, you’ll be thankful for the 300 days of sunshine.
What does KSOSN have to offer?
With this exciting opportunity you will be joining a seasoned team of 60 Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physicians Assistants, as well as 90 team members across eight locations. We have various employment paths available from partnership to CKD clinic only associate positions. Our goal is to find an opportunity that meets your professional and personal needs. The KSOSN benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long term disability, 401k, Paid Time Off (PTO), cell phone reimbursement, malpractice insurance and an annual CME allowance. In addition to our comprehensive benefits, we offer a competitive salary, a diverse work environment with opportunities for growth and a great team atmosphere where passionate and dedicated employees refer to themselves as a family. KSOSN invests in its employees with ongoing training and a great leadership team that works fluidly to ensure all departments run as efficiently as possible.
Core Responsibilities:
- Performs Vascular Access procedures to include, but not limited to, angiogram, angioplasty, thrombectomy, stent placement, catheter removal, exchange, and placement
- PD catheter placement, adjustment, and removal are preferred by not required
- Diagnoses, treats, and provides clinical care to patients to meet their medical needs.
- Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection of kidney disease by providing materials and resources to patients and patient family members.
- Makes referrals to other physicians as required based on examination and patient needs.
- Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments.
- Exercise sound medical judgement in all issues of health care.
- Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
- Orders and interprets laboratory test and orders ancillary services.
- Documents all services in patient medical record.
- Consults other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
- Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by clinic requirements.
- Assists in the resolution of complaints, request and inquiries from patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited school.
- Completion of Nephrology Fellowship.
- Completion of an Interventional Nephrology Fellowship.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.
- Current Medical License or ability to obtain current Medical License in the state of Nevada.
- Current DEA and Nevada State Pharmacy Certificate or ability to obtain both.
- Ability to obtain medical professional liability insurance.
- Ability to fulfill all assigned duties regarding clinic coverage, hospital coverage, consults, night calls, weekend calls, and dialysis rounds.
- Conducts oneself in accordance with all company policies, procedures and handbook.
- Knowledge of an ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
- Performs all duties in a tactful and professional manner.
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