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The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville

Nephrology- Assistant Professor

The University Of Tennessee - Knoxville, Pulaski, Tennessee, United States, 38478


Job Description - Nephrology- Assistant Professor (24000000RE)Job Responsibilities Nephrology- Assistant ProfessorLead clinical practice engagement activities with our partners at UCH, ROH, MLH, Satellite, Davita, Fresenius, etc.Act as a liaison for UCH administration with the faculty and communicate information in both directions.Lead strategic development for the UTHSC Division of Nephrology clinical mission.Align the Division's clinical efforts with UTHSC and UCH priorities.Coordinate and manage the clinical performance expectations for the providers at all applicable sites.Quality: Lead and continuously review the patient care activities in the Divisions' clinics and dialysis units and hospital sites. Oversee quality, safety, and timeliness of services provided by faculty and trainee physicians and take appropriate action based on any findings.Clinical Operations

Lead the Department's plans to maintain and increase patient access for all clinical services.Continue to review models for the use of Advanced Practice Providers throughout the Division.Manage, with UCH administration, the clinical, regulatory, and financial performance of the division in all practice locations.Maintain responsibility for the division's compliance with UCH Practice Standards and Guidelines.Seek and encourage operational improvements particularly those impacting clinical workflow.Conduct or attend meetings with staff, clinicians, and Administration.

Collaborate with the Chief to assist in the interview and onboarding of clinical faculty.Mediation of conflicts between physicians, staff, UCH administration, or others as required.Work with UCH on operating budgets as well as respond to monthly financial reports, productivity, and performance statistics.Serve as a resource to UTHSC for the development of new programs.Attend pertinent meetings or other events as requested by the Chief/UTHSC/UCH administration.Represent the chief on clinical committees and task forces as requested.Assign committee and operational responsibilities to other clinicians.Teach Medical Residents, Fellows, and Students.Routinely communicate to clinicians in the division on any updated initiatives.Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service.Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions.Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country.Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, and the National Civil Rights Museum.Job

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Campus/Institute: MemphisSchedule

Part-timeJob Posting

Apr 12, 2024, 9:49:43 PMEEO/AA Statement / Non-Discrimination Statement

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