Nephrologist

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth Medical Group is seeking to add a Nephrologist to its rapidly growing practice in Vancouver, Washington--right across the river from Portland. Our Nephrology department highly values patients' experience and communication.

Experienced BE/BC Nephrologists and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Teamwork, high standards for patients' quality of care and safety are characteristics of a successful candidate. Glomerular disease, interventional nephrology or transplant nephrology training would be a bonus.

Why you’ll love the practice:

• PeaceHealth’s Columbia Network in Southwest Washington has a well-respected team of 6 Nephrologists and 2 Nurse Practitioners - based in two locations. This position will be primarily based in Vancouver, WA.
• Two hospitals (10 miles apart) and 5 local dialysis centers (20-mile radius) coverage and one nephrology clinic location.
• IHD, CRRT, PD, Home Hemodialysis, Plasmapheresis, and pre and post renal transplant care as part of your practice
• Dialysis line placement and kidney biopsy are done by other services; handled by Intensivist/IR/Surgery
• Involvement with medical students and residents
  
• Epic EMR

Why you’ll love Vancouver:

• Vancouver is a robust, independent city with over 160,000 residents and is the largest suburb of Portland, Oregon.
• Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy quick access to the Pacific Ocean, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and never-ending recreational activities of the Pacific Northwest. We are home to some of the world’s best mountain biking and wind-surfing locales.
• Nationally recognized farm-to-table cuisine, craft microbreweries, and gourmet coffeehouses will keep the most discerning food critic happy.
• A thriving arts, theater, and music scene and our 26 colleges and universities attract renowned authors, performers, and speakers.
• No Washington State personal income tax.

Hospital Highlights:

• PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center (SWMC) is a 450-bed hospital with a Level II trauma center. Comprehensive care for over 280,000 patients annually including 75,000 ED visits (busiest in SW Washington). Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (LSCMC) is a 228-bed hospital.
• 48 ICU beds at SWMC and 16 ICU beds at LSCMC.
• State-of-the-art 14-bed inpatient rehabilitation floor provides intensive therapy services.
• Our integrated physician-led medical group has over 1,000 active medical providers with most specialty services represented.

PeaceHealth Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plus bonus and relocation assistance
  
• Guaranteed first year income:  $348,004
• CME reimbursement
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• Exceptional health coverage options and retirement plans
• Educational loan reimbursement (to those who qualify)
• Employee Wellness Program with FitBit allowance and up to $400 in incentives for healthy lifestyle.

For more information about our careers in Washington state, contact:

Kim Dianich, Senior Provider Recruiter
[email protected] / 360-729-1409

PeaceHealth’s community of health care professionals in the Vancouver area include PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital with complete services, and PeaceHealth Medical Group, a multi-specialty group serving communities throughout Clark County.

PeaceHealth offers outstanding Benefits!

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