Nephrologist at Elmhurst

Position Highlights:

• Position: Nephrology
• Location: Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time
• Hours: TBD

A Brief Overview:

We are seeking a candidate for employment in our group of 5 nephrologists. This position is a partnership track with no buy-in required.

We cover 1 hospital. Call will be 1 in 5 weekends. The candidate will establish a busy office practice and cover acute hospital consults on alternating weeks.

Join us in this highly sought after location in the western suburbs of Chicago. This position may not come around again anytime soon!

What you will do:

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs
• Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and families
• Shares health care duties of patients with other physicians to ensure the availability of a physician at all times.
• Determines which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs
• Determines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care
• Prescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services
• Documents all services in patient medical record
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirements
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Participates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.
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What you will need:

• MD Medicine Required
• Current DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty Required

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities