Nephrologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: L-MD-03722
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Nephrology
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Henderson, NC 27536
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Nov 30, 2026
• Shift Schedule: On-call coverage
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24/7 on-call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Ratio: 1:1
• Call Response Time: 25 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Vacation
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: 8 patients/day
• Admissions: 4
• Rounding: Both
• Phone Consults: 7
• Case Mix: Nephrology

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Paragon
• Support Staff: RNs: 3

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Required
  • Management of dialysis patients (Hemo, CRRT, Peritoneal)
  • Management of post-renal transplants
  • Renal Biopsy
  • Hemodialysis catheter placement
  • Peritoneal dialysis

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required – Certified
• Licenses: Licensed in NC
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, ABLS
• Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage inpatient and outpatient dialysis patients including hemodialysis, CRRT, and peritoneal dialysis
• Perform renal biopsies and hemodialysis catheter placements
• Manage post-renal transplant patients
• Provide nephrology consultations and manage acute/chronic kidney disease
• Oversee phone consults and admissions for nephrology cases