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Job description
Staff Nephrology/Renal Physician
The Staff Nephrology/Renal Physician is expected to remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field(s). The specific privileges and procedures for a provider are approved by the Professional Standards Board. All physicians must meet the following: Patient Care, Medical/Clinical knowledge, Clinical Judgment, Interpersonal Communication skills, Professionalism and Systems Based Practice, and Clinical Management including indirect patient care.
Demonstration of patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
Demonstration of knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the skillful application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
Demonstration of the use of practice-based learning and improvement including the application of scientific evidence and methods to evaluate and improve patient care.
Demonstration of interpersonal and communication skills that enable the establishment and maintenance of professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
Demonstration of behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession.
Demonstration of an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care delivery.
Participation in staff meetings and peer review process (expected) and hospital committees commensurate with appointment and interests.
Assumption and service of clinical directorships and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the section chief.
Demonstration of effective communication to staff and up to leadership, including "heads up" (for acute patient poor outcomes) and issue briefs as needed.
Service as Acting Section Chief when the Section Chief is on leave as requested.
Participation in FPPE/OPPE processes for personal professional practice development and maintenance.
Participation in the Clinical Pertinence Review process including review of clinical performance of section members as directed.
Adherence to employee health requirements.
Adherence to Tours of Duty and Flex Time requirements including accurate and timely reporting of service hours as applicable.
Development and communication of a clinical coverage plan clinical responsibilities in advance of leave and non-tour hours whenever possible.
Practitioners are expected to provide inpatient and consult service during off tours (nights, weekends, and holidays) as needed by the organization.
Adherence to CPRS documentation rules and requirements, including copy/paste expectations and supervision of trainees in the same
Adherence to clinic procedures and directives to facilitate patient scheduling & access to specialty services
Completion of Peer Reviews, Medical Advisory Opinions, Compensation and Pension reviews and other case reviews as assigned by the section chief.
Participation in VA initiatives and projects including: the Medical Home and Patient Centric Care, System Redesign and process improvement, Utilization, Quality, and Patient Safety oversight including safety event reporting as indicated.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for Highly Qualified Individuals
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: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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