Physician (Nephrology)

About the Role

We are seeking a Physician (Nephrology) to support the Veteran community in the Huntington, WV area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights

Logistics:

• Contract Type: 1 base year with 4, 1-year option periods
• Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Location: 1540 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington, WV 25704

Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: estimated 95% of the time involved in direct patient care.
• Provide comprehensive clinical Nephrology services including, but not limited to:
• Evaluation and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), fluid and electrolyte disorders, and hypertension.
• Medical evaluation and management of nephrolithiasis.
• Medical management of kidney transplant patients.
• Evaluation and management of extracorporeal treatment for poisonings and intoxications.
• Management of AKI and ESKD, including prescription and medical oversight of kidney replacement therapy (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, prolonged intermittent kidney replacement therapy, and continuous kidney replacement therapy).
• Management of vascular access and procedural complications.
• Placement of central and femoral venous dialysis catheters and percutaneous kidney biopsy (unless otherwise provided by or separately contracted for by VA facility).
• Administrative: estimated 5% of time not involved in direct patient care.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine, obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• 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.
• Board certification in nephrology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine, obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• 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.
• Board certification in nephrology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• 11 federal paid holidays

Why Join Terrestris?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. We achieve this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency and creating an environment where our team can excel. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris strives to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.