Nephrologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Upstate NY

LocumTenens.com · United States

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-223210-MD-NY

• Title: MD

• Dates Needed: September 25 - October 5

• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call

• Assignment Type: Inpatient; Outpatient

• Call Required: Yes

• Board Certification Required: Yes

• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This health system operates an inpatient and outpatient nephrology service in upstate New York. The facility maintains a 2-bed inpatient dialysis unit for stable patients and provides dialysis access within the CCU for higher-acuity cases. Outpatient nephrology services are supported by a nurse practitioner in an office setting Monday through Friday.

About the Facility Location

Upstate New York offers a range of regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state. The area features scenic landscapes, state parks, and year-round activities suitable for clinicians on assignment. Cultural venues, local festivals, and family-friendly destinations are also accessible across the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

The nephrologist will provide inpatient and outpatient nephrology coverage Monday through Saturday at an on-site facility in NY from September 25 through October 5. The clinician will arrive at approximately 7:00 AM on scheduled days to evaluate inpatient dialysis patients, write notes, and enter orders to initiate dialysis by the start of the 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM dialysis window. A 2-bed inpatient dialysis unit is available for stable patients, while CCU patients requiring dialysis are treated within the CCU during the same timeframe. Inpatient consult volume is variable. Outpatient office coverage Monday through Friday is supported by a nurse practitioner. Overnight call may be required and is handled remotely by phone. Board certification or true board eligibility in Nephrology and an active NY license are required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 20 - 30 dialysis procedures per month; variable daily volume

• Support Staff: 1 nurse practitioner (outpatient office); 1 dialysis nurse (on-site Monday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

• Patient Population: Adults

• Location Type: On-Site

• Government: No

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