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McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital seeks applicants for a position as a full-time combined clinical nephrologist, clinician scientist, and clinical educator. In addition to the skillset of a clinical nephrologist, the applicant should have experience serving as principal investigator for large multicenter clinical trials and development of curriculum to serve the educational mission of training nephrology fellows.
As a member of the Department, you will be expected to combine the clinical practice of a nephrologist with the analytical skills of a clinician scientist and educator. Duties included, but not limited to the following: Diagnose and manage kidney-related conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury (AKI), glomerulonephritis, and electrolyte imbalances in both hospital and clinic settings. Provide outpatient care to patients with kidney disease.
Additionally, the applicant will be responsible for oversight of advanced practice nurses and nephrology fellows. Demonstrate technical competence in the application of point-of-care ultrasound including image acquisition, interpretation, and application of findings in patient management. Participate in nephrology section and service meetings monthly, quality assurance programs monthly and chart reviews of peers. Complete all medical record documentation within guidelines.
Ensure correct billing code visits in accordance with coding guidelines. Completes CME as required to maintain competency in the Nephrology section and medical licensure. Completes HIPAA, Privacy and Security, and other mandatory VA training in a timely manner. Participate in administrative work assignments, including program building as assigned by the Section Chief of Nephrology and the Service Chief of Medicine.
Serve as a local director of clinical trials related to nephrology. Oversee all clinical trials in the Section of Nephrology, including trials in which you are not the principal investigator (PI). Mentor junior clinician scientists in performance of clinical trials and investigator-led research. Be primary investigator (PI) on large, multicentered clinical trials, investigator led research, and local quality improvement projects.
Apply for grant funding at the intramural and extramural levels. Show a strong record of publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts. Serve as a reviewer or a member of the editorial board for journals publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts. Serve in the educational mission to train nephrology fellows. Serve as site director for the nephrology fellowship at CAVHS.
Serve as course director for education of nephrology fellows in the use of point of care ultrasound (POCUS) at the bedside. Records of competency through performance of the techniques during nephrology fellowship training or training through a certified post-graduate course are required. Work to develop new and innovative curriculum for nephrology fellows and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). Give invited lectures at the local, national, and international level.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30am, with on-call coverage and rotating weekends.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Randall.Ussery@va.gov · (719)828-5545
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $270000 – $320000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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