Applicants are board certified/eligible in Nephrology, superior clinicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care and education. Clinical duties include providing care for inpatient and outpatient clinics, outpatient hemodialysis unit. Incumbent will maintain clinical responsibilities and appointment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, teaching medical students, residents, fellows. Salary is commensurate with experience/qualifications.
Input in clinical research is encouraged.
Functions or Scopes of Practice The physician is responsible for managing the full spectrum of services associated with Nephrology including evaluation, outpatient and inpatient renal consultations, diagnosis and treatment, including but not limited to, ordering appropriate lab work, ordering and/or performing appropriate diagnostic tests, requesting consultations to specialty services, providing appropriate follow-up care, and referral of patients with non-medicine complaints, diseases, and injuries to appropriate disciplines for diagnosis and treatment.
The physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of veteran patients. Computer skills are essential as the Philadelphia VA Medical Center is fully computerized for note documentation, entering orders and requesting consults.
The physician will provide services for conditions in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including through telemedicine. They will be responsible for mentoring and evaluating residents and fellows and may be asked to serve as a leader or active member on Medical Center committees as requested. The physician will complete administrative documentation-including notes and encounter forms-as necessary in all areas in a timely manner.
Additionally, they will offer teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows. Administrative duties may be assigned, such as directorship of inpatient dialysis or clinical programs, as well as participation in peer review and quality improvement projects. The physician will diagnose patients, utilizing the appropriate equipment to determine and evaluate the extent and nature of kidney disorders or injuries.
They will perform dialysis for patients with kidney diseases and prescribe appropriate medication as needed. It is expected that the physician will stay current with new advancements in kidney disorder-related developments and medications through Continuous Medical Education. They will also ensure that relevant patient records are thoroughly updated and accurately maintained, whether in physical files or a computer database.
Must be able to work collaboratively with others within the organization, including but not limited to Physicians, Residents, Students, Nurses, administrative/clerical staff and contractors. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): YES Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Part Time Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 3:30 PM
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.
Beverly.Smith2@va.gov · 610-384-7711 X4657
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $124308 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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