Nephrologist
Updated 1/12/26
37804, Maryville, Tennessee, United States
Physician
Nephrology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Nephrologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Maryville, TN
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: March 9, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday clinic, approximately 8 hours per day (flexible)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage with clinic responsibilities
• Call Type: In-House and Call Back
COVERAGE DATES
• Ongoing coverage beginning March 9, 2026
• Coverage includes 24-hour call plus daily clinic coverage
• Monthly coverage schedule to be determined
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Inpatient and outpatient nephrology; management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard dialysis and clinic equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital support
• Support Staff Available: Dialysis staff and clinic support
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental nephrology coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days
• Name Clear Process: Yes; clean background required
• Vaccine Requirements: Flu vaccine required with medical or religious exemptions
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: All travel expenses billable per locum agreement
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Inpatient and outpatient nephrology care
• Dialysis management for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Tennessee medical license required
• Board: Board Certified in Nephrology
• Certifications: BLS required
• Experience: Minimum two years of independent practice post-training
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history and Epic EMR proficiency required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology services
• Manage dialysis patients across hospital and clinic settings
• Participate in 24-hour call coverage and respond to call backs as required
• Collaborate with dialysis teams and hospital staff
• Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR
• Job Title: Nephrologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Maryville, TN
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: March 9, 2026 – Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday clinic, approximately 8 hours per day (flexible)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call coverage with clinic responsibilities
• Call Type: In-House and Call Back
COVERAGE DATES
• Ongoing coverage beginning March 9, 2026
• Coverage includes 24-hour call plus daily clinic coverage
• Monthly coverage schedule to be determined
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Inpatient and outpatient nephrology; management of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System: Epic
• Office Equipment Available: Standard dialysis and clinic equipment
• Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary hospital support
• Support Staff Available: Dialysis staff and clinic support
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental nephrology coverage
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60 days
• Name Clear Process: Yes; clean background required
• Vaccine Requirements: Flu vaccine required with medical or religious exemptions
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: All travel expenses billable per locum agreement
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Inpatient and outpatient nephrology care
• Dialysis management for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Tennessee medical license required
• Board: Board Certified in Nephrology
• Certifications: BLS required
• Experience: Minimum two years of independent practice post-training
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice history and Epic EMR proficiency required
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology services
• Manage dialysis patients across hospital and clinic settings
• Participate in 24-hour call coverage and respond to call backs as required
• Collaborate with dialysis teams and hospital staff
• Document all patient encounters accurately in Epic EMR
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service