Nephrologist - Faculty Physician - Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Hea
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Nephrology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location 19107, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/19/24

Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is now accepting applications for a full-time, employed faculty position in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.

Come practice nephrology in the state-of-the-art, brand-new [Register to View] !

The Division of Nephrology is seeking an incumbent who will contribute to and enhance the educational and clinical activities within the division by providing compassionate, efficient, high-quality consultative patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings and supporting the division and department's research goals.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Rounding includes general consultative and dialysis services, as well as shared weekend calls with the entire faculty on a rotational basis.
  • Involvement in specialty clinics, journal clubs, and patient review meetings is required. You will be a crucial member of the team
  • Engage in TJU's clinical, teaching, and research mission. Develop educational materials and provide instruction to fellows, residents, nurses, students, and other staff involved in nephrology patient care.
  • Ambulatory nephrology clinics in the Honickman Center with some satellite coverage and telehealth clinics

Required Qualifications:

  • Applicants must have an MD/DO degree or equivalent
  • Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology
  • Direct experience in managing complex inpatients and outpatients
  • Completed 2-year fellowship in nephrology
  • Applicants should possess a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania by the time the appointment starts
  • Interest in teaching and growth in an academic setting
  • POCUS experience preferred but not required.

Please note, this location does not qualify for J-1 Visa Waiver requirements.

Benefits: We provide a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package within a collaborative work environment and offer an excellent work life balance.

Applicants should forward their curriculum vitae to Nephrology Search Committee, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, c/o [Register to View] and [Register to View] .

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. [Register to View] target="_blank">Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. [Register to View] target="_blank">Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. [Register to View] target="_blank">Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.