Physician

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. The Philadelphia Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Med Center seeks candidates for a clinical nephrologist position. Applicants should be board certified or eligible in Nephrology. Clinical responsibilities will include providing clinical care for patients in the inpatient and outpatient clinics and the outpatient hemodialysis unit. A specific area of interest such as home dialysis, glomerular disease, or onconephrology are highly desirable. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching Penn medical students, residents, and fellows. Applicants should be outstanding clinicians with demonstrated excellence in patient care and education. Salary and appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. It is expected that the incumbent will have some clinical responsibilities at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and will maintain an appointment at the University of Pennsylvania. Participation in clinical research is encouraged but not required. 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

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.