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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Nephrologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Wichita, KS
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Start Date: 06-01-2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays per monthly call schedule
Weekday daytime (8:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Weeknight on-call (4:00 PM–8:00 AM)
Weekend on-call (24-hour shifts)
Holiday coverage (day + night)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: Phone within 15 minutes; on-site within 60 minutes
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult and Geriatric Veterans
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 8 patients per clinic session plus inpatient consults
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, dialysis management, transplant follow-up, electrolyte disorders, hypertension
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: Not Designated
• EMR System: State Electronic Health Record
• Office Equipment Available: Yes
• Specialty Backup Available: Multispecialty support available on site
• Support Staff Available: RNs and interdisciplinary facility clinical staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 30–90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging not covered; malpractice required
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis oversight
• Vascular access management
• Central venous dialysis catheter placement
• Kidney biopsy as privileged
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS or ACLS
• Experience: Recent graduates up to four years or experienced providers accepted
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care
• Manage dialysis therapies and kidney replacement treatments
• Participate in on-call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Perform consultative services and procedures within granted privileges
• Document all care in the electronic health record and comply with agency policies
• Any other duties as assigned
• Job Title: Nephrologist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Wichita, KS
• Service Setting: Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Start Date: 06-01-2026
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Thursdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and holidays per monthly call schedule
Weekday daytime (8:00 AM–4:00 PM)
Weeknight on-call (4:00 PM–8:00 AM)
Weekend on-call (24-hour shifts)
Holiday coverage (day + night)
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: Phone within 15 minutes; on-site within 60 minutes
PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult and Geriatric Veterans
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 8 patients per clinic session plus inpatient consults
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, end-stage kidney disease, dialysis management, transplant follow-up, electrolyte disorders, hypertension
FACILITY INFORMATION
• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: Not Designated
• EMR System: State Electronic Health Record
• Office Equipment Available: Yes
• Specialty Backup Available: Multispecialty support available on site
• Support Staff Available: RNs and interdisciplinary facility clinical staff
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 30–90 days
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Travel and lodging not covered; malpractice required
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis oversight
• Vascular access management
• Central venous dialysis catheter placement
• Kidney biopsy as privileged
JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications: BLS or ACLS
• Experience: Recent graduates up to four years or experienced providers accepted
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care
• Manage dialysis therapies and kidney replacement treatments
• Participate in on-call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Perform consultative services and procedures within granted privileges
• Document all care in the electronic health record and comply with agency policies
• Any other duties as assigned
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