Nephrology and Hypertension Physician
Nephrology and Hypertension Physician
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$ 213300 - 290800
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Job Description
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Department
Nephrology PhysiciansJob Summary
Under general supervision of a physician performs professional medical work in the examination diagnosis and treatment of Nephrology patients in the chronic dialysis unit nephrology clinic and hospital service. Works with clinical staff fellows and attending physicians to provide Nephrology care with an emphasis in chronic kidney disease and dialysis. Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans. Performs testing referral to physicians as needed writes prescriptions and performs administrative procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Analyze records reports test results or examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient. (10%)
- Treat internal disorders such as hypertension heart disease diabetes or problems of the lung brain kidney or gastrointestinal tract. (5%)
- Prescribe or administer medication therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness disease or injury. (5%)
- Manage and treat common health problems such as infections influenza or pneumonia as well as serious chronic and complex illnesses in adolescents adults and the elderly. (5%)
- Provide and manage long-term comprehensive medical care including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases for adult patients in an office or hospital. (5%)
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients. (5%)
- Advise patients and community members concerning diet activity hygiene and disease prevention. (5%)
- Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure. (5%)
- Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. (5%)
- Monitor patients conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. (5%)
- Collect record and maintain patient information such as medical history reports or examination results. (5%)
- Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems. (5%)
- Advise surgeon of a patients risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk. (5%)
- Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases. (5%)
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses students assistants specialists therapists and other medical staff. (5%)
- Prepare government or organizational reports on birth death and disease statistics workforce evaluations or the medical status of individuals. (5%)
- Conduct research to develop or test medications treatments or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury. (5%)
- Operate on patients to remove repair or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems. (5%)
- Plan implement or administer health programs in hospitals businesses or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses. (5%)
Education:
- Doctorate Degree Required
Licenses:
- MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles procedures and techniques.
- Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
- Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
- Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
- Excellent written and verbal communications listening and social skills.
- Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds skill levels and value systems.
- Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Computer skills required.
Shift
Work Type
RegularSalary
$213300.00 - $290800.00 / yrBenefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
