Nephrologist needed on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
Job at a glance
Job description
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! Picturesque, white-sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, exciting outdoor activities with boating, fishing and championship golf courses, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. Mississippi's Gulf Coast also features unlimited stakes gaming, top-name entertainment, and spectacular stage shows you won't want to miss. With a unique combination of attractions that will please everyone.
About the Company
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System serves Veterans across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, providing comprehensive, high-quality medical care through a network of state-of-the-art facilities. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are committed to serving those who have served, offering advanced medical technology, collaborative work environments, and a strong mission-driven culture. Physicians who join our team enjoy work-life balance, competitive federal benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes.
About the Role
The Bilox VA Medical Center is seeking a passionate Nephrologist to bring high-quality healthcare directly to Veterans in the Gulf Coast region, offering primary care, mental health services, and specialty care in a modern, well-equipped setting. Physicians at this facility enjoy the flexibility of working in a dynamic outpatient environment while benefiting from the strong support network of the larger Gulf Coast VA system. With a focus on patient-centered care, innovation, and community impact, the Bilox VA Medical Center is an ideal place for providers looking to serve those who have served our country.
Job Responsibilities
Attend all outpatient nephrology clinics assigned to, as well as in absence of other providers to provide cross coverage timely without cancellations.
Attend the Inpatient consultations as per assignment and schedule timely with complete consultation - assessment and comprehensive care plan.
Provide timely hand-offs to provide continuity of care with Peers- clinical nursing staff and hospital providers.
Perform timely TMS and BCLS renewals for mandatory training.
Submit timely annual leave- vacations and sick leave requests to avoid and prevent cancellations and rescheduling of clinics preferably before 45 days.
Provide on call and after-hour coverage for weekdays and weekends as per the schedule.
Core privileges include: ABG analysis- EKG interpretation.
Core procedures include: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal dialysis and SLED therapies.
Performs the administrative components of patient care management.
Infection control - immunization practices to be monitored and referred for treatment.
Will be actively involved in teaching residents and students and will periodically direct Noon Conferences for their didactic training.
Participate in educational programs.
Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care.
Provides input and support in the development/updating of policies and procedures impacting Nephrology / Dialysis.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and Medical Staff quarterly staff meetings.
Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.
Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments.
Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
License and Registration: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (in NEUROLOGY). (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
(1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR
(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
Board Certification: In Nephrology
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
Additional Requirement: BLS certification is required.
Working Hours
Highlights of this Opportunity:
Permanent full-time position with flexible scheduling based on facility needs.
Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME).
Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Possible relocation incentive for highly qualified candidates.
Up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification).
No Physician Employment Contract and minimal restriction on moonlighting.
Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance.
Up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave.
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Opportunity to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service with federal employers.