ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Patient Care: Engage in a rewarding clinical practice by providing patient care in a clinic setting for General Nephrology patients (practice locations will include Galveston & League City regions and assigned Dialysis locations)
Teaching and Mentoring: Play a pivotal role in educating the next generation of medical professionals. You'll teach and mentor medical students, internal medicine residents, and nephrology fellows, fostering their development and nurturing their clinical skills. This position is a full-time Academic Clinician.
Regional Impact: Serve several clinic locations throughout the southern Houston area. This role offers the flexibility and opportunity to make a significant impact across diverse communities, with travel to various clinic sites as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: MD degree or equivalent. Training: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency and Nephrology Fellowship program. Certification: Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Licensure: Eligibility for Texas medical licensure.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Have a passion for teaching & mentoring, desire to get involved in the clinical teaching program. Desire to operate outpatient clinics in Galveston. Clinical Practice experienceSCHEDULE:
This position will be responsible for: Outpatient: Operating five 1/2-day clinics per week in Galveston & League City region. Inpatient: Participating in division inpatient rotation schedule with all other faculty, which encompasses Galveston, League City, and Clear Lake locations up to 24 weeks/ year. After Hours-call service will be split with the other Nephrology faculty. Dialysis: Participating in dialysis patient coverage of the region at assigned locations including Galveston and League City regions. Education: Participating in the teaching of medical students, interns, and fellows. Additionally, leading Nephrology Fellowship conferences and supporting the teaching of Renal, Fluids, and Electrolytes course at least once/year.SALARY:
Commensurate with experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
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