University of Pennsylvania Nephrology Faculty Position with the Philadelphia (CMC) VA Medical Center

About the role

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) and the Division of Renal-Electrolyte and Hypertension in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include teaching Penn medical students, residents, and clinical fellows.
• Outstanding clinicians with demonstrated excellence in patient care and education are sought.
• Teaching load is 100 credits per year of active and high-quality teaching.
• Provide clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings as a general nephrology consultant.
• May provide clinical care in a freestanding VA outpatient hemodialysis unit and in an acute inpatient dialysis unit.
• A specific area of interest such as home dialysis, glomerular disease, or onco-nephrology is highly desirable.
• Participation in clinical research is encouraged but not required.

Requirements

• An M.D. or equivalent degree.
• Board certified in Nephrology.

Qualifications

• Outstanding clinicians with demonstrated excellence in patient care and education are sought.
• Teaching load is 100 credits per year of active and high-quality teaching.
• May provide clinical care in a freestanding VA outpatient hemodialysis unit and in an acute inpatient dialysis unit.
• A specific area of interest such as home dialysis, glomerular disease, or onco-nephrology is highly desirable.
• Participation in clinical research is encouraged but not required.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

This position may require split employment by the University of Pennsylvania and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified.