Physician

Description

Who We Are

Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced private practice nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 50 years and is known as an organization of kidney care thought leaders. We are 40 Nephrologists and 40 Advanced Practice Providers delivering care over a 10-county area in the Charlotte metro area. We are committed to providing high value care to our 35,000 patients. Our extensive network of providers, locations, organization and commitment allows our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.

Who You Are

You are a fellowship trained Nephrologist who is excited to be part of a growing large, stable, private nephrology practice. You desire to work with highly-qualified colleagues in a collegial environment where individual contributions are recognized and rewarded. You are excited at the idea of joining a practice where opportunities for teaching and research exist and compensation for your efforts are above the national average. You are sold out on kidney care and feel a genuine calling to help our patients. You have high emotional intelligence understanding that the solutions to caring for patients are most often derived from relationship building with patients, families and the healthcare team as a whole.

Role Description

This is a full-time role as a Nephrologist at Metrolina Nephrology Associates located in Charlotte, NC. As a Nephrologist, you will be responsible for providing specialized medical care to patients with kidney disease. Your day-to-day tasks will include providing treatment of end stage renal disease (ESRD), manage continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), including clinic visits and prescribe and manage plasmapharesis and leukapheresis. Responsible for shared evening and weekend call for nephrology problems. Travel to locations within commuting distance when on call, to cover rounds, or as needed for vacation and holiday coverage.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Medical degree and completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Nephrology
• Fellowship training in Nephrology
• Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology 
• Experience in renal failure, chronic kidney disease, ESRD, hypertension, in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis including hemodialysis, and peritoneal dialysis, CVVHD, CVVHDF, plasmapheresis and leukapheresis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
• Dedication to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Additional qualifications and skills that would be beneficial for this role are involvement in professional organizations, and a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.