Physician - Nephrologist

Job Description

Our client is seeking a skilled Nephrologist for a 123-day locum tenens assignment in West Virginia, starting Jan 4, 2027. This role involves providing comprehensive nephrology care, including the evaluation and management of various kidney conditions, with daily shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide clinical Nephrology services, ensuring timely presence for all scheduled clinics.
• Offer comprehensive evaluation and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease, end stage kidney disease (ESKD), fluid and electrolyte disorders, and hypertension.
• Conduct medical evaluation and management of nephrolithiasis.
• Provide medical management for kidney transplant patients.
• Evaluate and manage extracorporeal treatment for poisonings and intoxications.
• Manage AKI and ESKD, including prescription and medical oversight of kidney replacement therapy such as hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, prolonged intermittent kidney replacement therapy, and/or continuous kidney replacement therapy.
• Manage vascular access and procedural complications related to kidney replacement therapy.
• Perform additional procedural services, potentially including placement of central and femoral venous dialysis catheters and percutaneous kidney biopsy, if not provided or separately contracted by the facility.
• Deliver consultative services at the patient’s bedside for non-ambulatory patients and in the clinic setting for ambulatory patients, aiming to complete procedures within 30 days of the consult date.
• Follow all established medication policies and procedures, without providing sample medications.
• Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with the next care setting for all Nephrology clinical patients.

Additional Information

• Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.
• Work setting involves a mix of inpatient bedside consultations and outpatient clinic care.
• The EMR system utilized is CPRS.
• Schedule: Weekday shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities