Physician - Nephrology

About the role

The Puget Sound VA Health Care System is recruiting an experienced Nephrology Physician to join a dedicated team serving Veterans in Seattle, Washington. This is an open continuous announcement; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates are considered on a rolling basis until all vacancies are filled.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA-approved school of allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility. Approved residencies include:
  • ACGME or AOA accredited programs for the year completed
  • One year of ACGME/AOA approved post-medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year) followed by two years of independent practice under a full, unrestricted U.S. license
  • Non-U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the U.S. under a full, unrestricted license, with duties related to the position, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board certification may be required for faculty status in academic training programs

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated procedural competency in performing kidney biopsies
• Experience with insertion of uncuffed hemodialysis catheters
• Training and experience in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in nephrology practice
• Experience providing palliative care and end-of-life care services

Reference: VA Qualification Standards

Responsibilities

• Work in one or more of the following units: Renal Dialysis Unit, inpatient wards, and Subspecialty Clinic (including outreach clinic locations); reports to the Director, Nephrology Section
• Perform General Medicine and/or Subspecialty attending duties on inpatient wards as required
• Engage in direct patient contact or perform tasks defined by statute or recognized custom of medical practice within the bounds of state law and professional licensure
• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, provide treatment, or consultative services to patients presenting with kidney disease and disorders of fluid and electrolyte balance, as defined by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the Subspecialty Board of Nephrology
• Perform specialty procedures as delineated in clinical privileges upon demonstrating competency and receiving approval
• Participate in continuing medical education (as defined by licensure) and quality assurance activities
• Maintain the highest degree of good judgment, ethical behavior, and professional demeanor in all contacts with patients, peers, and other employees

Benefits

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME)
• Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA matching contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many programs portable into retirement)
• One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory accepted
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm.