Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Nephrologist
• Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
• Location: Mountain Home, AR
• Service Setting: Inpatient and Outpatient Nephrology
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Weekday clinic and hospital coverage.
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 1:3 call rotation
• Call Type: General nephrology.
• Call Ratio: 1:3

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Adults requiring kidney care.
• Dialysis Volume: Approx. 70 patients (50 hemodialysis, 20 peritoneal dialysis).
• Case Mix: Chronic kidney disease, dialysis management, inpatient nephrology consultations.
• ICU: 17-bed open ICU with 24/7 eICU support and hospitalist coverage.

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• Dialysis Center: Local 20-chair dialysis center.
• ICU Coverage: 24/7 hospitalist and eICU support.
• Equipment: CRRT available.
• Support Staff Available: 1 Physician and 2 Advanced Practice Providers (APRs)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: TBD

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Salary: Competitive base salary plus production bonus.
• Bonuses: Commencement bonus.
• Relocation: Assistance provided.
• Loan Repayment: Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Insurance: Professional Liability Insurance; Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan: Included
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Included
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Allowance included.

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patient management.
• Inpatient nephrology consultation.
• ICU kidney support including CRRT management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Arkansas medical license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Certifications: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Nephrology
• Experience: Open to new graduates and experienced nephrologists.
• Other Qualifications: Strong interest in comprehensive nephrology care; Excellent collaboration and patient communication skills. 
• DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide outpatient and inpatient nephrology services.
• Oversee dialysis care for HD and PD patients.
• Collaborate with APRNs and hospital teams.
• Participate in call rotation (1:3).

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