NorthShore University HealthSystem
Nephrologist at Elmhurst
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Elmhurst, Illinois, United States, 60126
Position Highlights:Position: NephrologyLocation: Elmhurst, ILFull TimeHours: TBDA 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 needsEducates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and familiesShares 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 needsDetermines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointmentsExercises final medical judgment in all issues of health carePrescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patientsOrders studies, test and ancillary servicesDocuments all services in patient medical recordReviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attentionConsults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issuesParticipates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirementsOversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staffAssists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patientsMaintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulationsParticipates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.What you will need:MD Medicine RequiredCurrent DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty RequiredBenefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement Opportunities
What you will do:Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needsEducates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to the patients and familiesShares 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 needsDetermines level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointmentsExercises final medical judgment in all issues of health carePrescribes medical treatment and clinical drugs to patientsOrders studies, test and ancillary servicesDocuments all services in patient medical recordReviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attentionConsults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issuesParticipates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital or clinic requirementsOversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staffAssists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patientsMaintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulationsParticipates in teaching sessions for other hospital and medical staff, residents and/or medical students as assigned.What you will need:MD Medicine RequiredCurrent DEA and all other required licenses as related to specialty RequiredBenefits:Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree Parking at designated locationsWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time OffCommunity Involvement Opportunities