Physician - Nephrology jobs in Rhode Island

Physician - Nephrology examines and diagnoses disorders and diseases of the kidneys. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Being a Physician - Nephrology recommends and orders tests to determine extent of illness or help diagnose condition. Requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Additionally, Physician - Nephrology requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Nephrology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Nephrology Physician Job with South County Health in Wakefield, RI
  • PracticeLink
  • Wakefield, RI PART_TIME
  • South County Health is a leader in medical quality, service, and innovation, providing care to patients across Rhode Island in acute and outpatient settings including at Medical and Wellness Centers in Westerly, East Greenwich, and Warwick, as well as Primary Care and Specialty provider offices in Cranston, Narragansett, Newport, and Wakefield. South County Health is comprised of three healthcare entities: South County Hospital, South County Home Health and South County Medical Group. South County Hospital has a 5-Star Overall Rating for Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, is a global leader in orthopedic robotic-assisted surgeries, and is home to more robotic-assisted options than any other hospital in the state.

    You'll find that South County Health offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as a vibrant and engaging medical staff community. In addition, the South County Health experience for employed staff is as distinguished as its care for patients. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally.

    Having just celebrated 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health gives you an exceptional opportunity to provide your patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and all the lifestyle benefits that come with our welcoming and picturesque coastal community.

    The Nephrology Hospitalist position is a 0.5 FTE position with no night call.The Nephrology Hospitalist will provide nephrological care to patients at South County Hospital. There is no ambulatory responsibilities or opportunities associated with this position.

    Reporting Relationship: The Nephrology Hospitalist will report directly to the South County Medical Group Chief of Physician Services, as well as, the system Chief Medical Officer.

    • Primary Responsibilities

    The Physician is employed on a part-time basis and will actively practice nephrology at South County Hospital.

    The Physician shall participate in coverage and emergency call assignment as determined by SCH.

    Subject to the terms hereof, the Physician shall devote such time, attention and energy as may be necessary to render services hereunder in a professional, competent and ethical manner, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and professional laws, rules and principles.

    The Physician shall comply with all policies, rules and regulations adopted by SCH consistent with sound medical practice.

    Physician shall maintain timely, proper and complete records with respect to patients interviewed, examined, treated or otherwise cared for by Physician, including complying with all of SCH's policies and procedures regarding the timely and sufficient completion of documentation, and for releasing copies of patient records.

    The Physician shall participate in and cooperate with any utilization review, quality assurance, risk management, medical care evaluation, or other similar program or study to review the professional performance of SCH's physicians as may be required by SCH, governmental agencies, professional review organizations, accrediting bodies or third-party payors.

    In accordance with the policies of SCH, the Physician shall supervise such ancillary and support personnel as are assigned to assist Physician in the provision of medical services to patients. The Physician shall take reasonable steps to assure that such personnel properly perform their duties and act at all times within the limits of their applicable licenses or registrations.

    The Physician shall participate in hospital committees as reasonably requested by SCH executive leadership.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology

    Preferred:

    Five or more years of clinical experience post fellowship
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Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician
  • AMN Healthcare Physician Solutions
  • Newport, RI CONTRACTOR
  • Lifespan, Newport Hospital located in Newport, Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) Physician to provide locum tenens support. The ideal candidate should be board ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Primary Care/Internal Medicine Physician
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Coastal Medical, a Lifespan affiliate serving more than 120,000 patients across over 25 medical offices in Rhode Island, has openings for board certified or eligible internal medicine physicians inter...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Family Medicine Physician - Urgent Care - 3 Days per Week
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Warwick, RI FULL_TIME
  • Family Medicine or Med-Ped trained physician needed to fill an urgent care opening in Warwick Providence or Johnston, RI. Work just 3 days per week in one of Lifespan Physician Group’s (LPG) Urgent Ca...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Physician – Pain Management, Brown Academic Appointment - Providence, RI
  • Lifespan Physician Group
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Rhode Island Hospital & The Norman Prince Spine Institute, affiliated partners of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Lifespan Physician Group have an opening for a board cert...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Physician
  • United States Air Force
  • East Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • CARING FOR OUR AIRMENPhysicians in the Air Force use their expertise in a variety of ways. From planning and administering medical services to a range of patients to creating policies and programs to ...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Income Estimation for Physician - Nephrology jobs
$265,389 to $345,229

Physician - Nephrology in Asheville, NC
Doctors use laboratory values to interpret your medical condition.  With respect to kidney disease, the BUN and the creatinine help your nephrologist (as well as your internist and family physician) determine if your kidneys are working correctly.
November 01, 2019
Physician - Nephrology in Grand Forks, ND
Nephrologists are internal medicine physicians focused on kidney care and the treatment of kidney diseases.
December 10, 2019
Physician - Nephrology in Spartanburg, SC
The nephrologist can explain and prepare you for decisions about additional therapy needed if your kidney function deteriorates to the point that renal replacement therapy options should be considered.
December 23, 2019