Telehealth Nephrology Specialist

Our mission is to transform the way health care is delivered for those with kidney disease so they can lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. We are a value-based care organization. Our nephrologists manage a smaller panel of patients than in the typical nephrology practice. They provide care in a way that promotes patient engagement long before ESRD, resulting in delayed disease progression. For patients with kidney failure, our nephrologists prioritize informed patient choice, permanent vascular access, and planned dialysis starts. 

Responsibilities:

Build and Manage Patient Panel

Collaborate with Medical Director to proactively identify CKD and ESRD members in a predefined graphic region

Own all outcomes for patient panel

Drive clinical and financial KPI's 

Drive clinical interventions

Treat patients both virtually and in-home

Apply evidenced-based criteria in determining the necessity of care - dialytic or non-dialytic pathway

Round on incident hemodialysis / peritoneal dialysis members

Round on patient panel (if admitted) in local hospitals 

Reduce unnecessary episodes of care 

make practical pointed interventions to improve member care

Refer members to specialists

Conduct meaningful end-of-life treatment options

Support Clinical Teams:

Work with local POD MDs to drive KPI's 

Participate in monthly sessions with the Regional Medical Director and Chief Med Officer concerning KPI expectations

Share in back-up coverage with other MDs 

Maintain active privileges at local dialysis centers and hospitals 

Review annual wellness visit assessments 

Assist in training NPs, PAs, and other field providers 

Requirements:

Board certification in nephrology

Current state license 

Experience in value-based care and evidenced-based medicine

4 years of nephrology leadership experience

Experience with high-need Medicare and managed Medicaid population

Experience in managing medication panels for a complex patient population

Willingness to be licensed in multiple states

Benefits:

Full benefits package - vision, dental, malpractice, life, vacation, PTO, and CME

Generous incentive bonus 

Competitive Salary

401 (K) with matching benefits