About this opportunity
University of Tennessee Medical Center- Knoxville lists this Nephrology Physician opportunity in knoxville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville is currently searching for a BC/BE Nephrologist with advanced fellowship training in Transplant Nephrology. This position is a full-time employed role with University Health Systems. The position will be shared 50/50 between the University transplant program and a Nephrology group practice. UT Medical Center is a 700-bed tertiary care center and the region s only academic center. Our Center for Transplant Services is the only kidney transplant program in East Tennessee. Serving as the only solid organ transplant program in the region, over 1,400 kidney transplants have been performed since the program s first transplant in 1985. The transplant center is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is a member of the United Network for Organ Sharing for adult kidney transplant and living kidney donation.
The selected physician will evaluate end-stage renal disease patients to determine their suitability for renal transplantation, assist with in-hospital care of renal transplant patients in the peri-transplant period, perform consultation on inpatients with functioning kidney transplants, and conduct outpatient clinic follow-up. This individual will also serve as a liaison between our transplant program and referring institutions and nephrologists. There will be opportunity to pursue research interests, clinical teaching, and other clinical interests that the candidate may desire. This position will have very limited night or weekend coverage obligations.
The successful candidate will participate in quality and selection committees and assume a critical role with the multidisciplinary transplant team in collaboration with transplant surgeons, physicians, administrators, coordinators, and support staff. Our program emphasizes the development of outreach and living donor programs.
Requirements include:
Successful completion of a Transplant Nephrology Fellowship prior to date of hire
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Nephrology
Desire and ability to participate in clinical research, teaching, and publications as well work in a traditional Nephrology office setting.
Job Highlights
Benefits
Competitive compensation plan, healthcare, and retirement benefits
Partnership track
Cost of living 15% below the national average
No state income tax
Excellent public schools, ranked among the top ten statewide
Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and outpatient renal care, including AKI/CKD management, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, CRRT, and pre- and post-transplant follow-up
Collaborate within a team of 3 Nephrologists and 1 Physician Assistant
Share a 1:4 call rotation with every fourth weekend
Benefit from 24/7 hospitalist support for admissions
Practice Overview
Cover 1 hospital located in downtown Knoxville
Round at 6 dialysis clinics throughout the area
Opportunities for clinical research, teaching, and publication
Practice Volume
430 ESRD patients
1:4 week-long inpatient coverage, 1:4 weekends
Non-inpatient weeks include office patients per day and one day each week with no scheduled patients
APPs assist with dialysis rounding in the hospital
Hospital Features:
51 emergency room beds, 72 critical care beds (Cardiovascular ICU, Medical-Surgical ICU, Neuro-ICU), 17 surgery suites, and 5 cath labs. Specialized centers encompass a Heart Center, Pulmonary Hypertension Center of Excellence, and the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital. The hospital is certified by The Joint Commission and CARF, with multiple accreditations in stroke care, cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, and maternity services.
Community Overview:
Knoxville offers a high quality of life with a blend of city amenities and access to the Appalachian outdoors. Residents enjoy cultural activities, excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, and abundant recreational opportunities, including hiking, boating, and skiing. Tennessee is among the fastest-growing states, with Knoxville ranking among the fastest-growing cities and there is no state income tax.
Knoxville is an incredible combination of big-city excitement and small-town Southern charm. Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville features a vibrant downtown area anchored by local restaurants and boutiques, revitalized historic neighborhoods, and is home to the University of Tennessee. The Knoxville metro area is home to more than 900,000 people.
Who can apply
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