Nephrology (Physician) Locum job in Pittsburgh, PA
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Nephrology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/08/24
Schedule:
  • M-F: 7a-5p
  • Weeknight Call: 5p-7a
  • 24hr Weekend call: 7a-7a
Candidate Requirements
  • Active PA State License or Licensure
  • DEA Required: Yes
  • Board Status: Board Certified Internal Medicine & Nephrology
  • Required Certifications: BLS
  • Minimum Years Experience (if applicable): 1
Job Information

  • Typical Day: Round with APP on inpatient census
  • Avg Consults per day: 3
  • New Consultations are generally split among the rounders and APP at Shadyside.
  • Avg Admissions per day: 5-6
  • Avg admissions while on call: 5-6
  • APP/Mid-Level Coverage Avail: Yes, 8a-4p
  • Procedures: CRRT, HD, PD
  • Other specialties on-site: Medicine, surgical, oncology
  • Typical Cases seen: Dialysis, aki, CKD, Onco-Nephrology cases at Shadyside
  • High acuity, but no trauma
  • 5-10 ICU patients on average; Census continues to go up, on average is most tracks in the 30s and is usually split between 2 physicians but not always.
  • Adult 100%
  • EMR: Cerner
  • First Day Instructions: Parking- available at hospital parking lot, can wear scrubs or lab coat, can arrange for candidate to meet with Shadyside team upon arrival to review call list, etc.
  • Orientation: Approximately 2 hours and will be same day orientation AM