Nephrologist (adult Diabetes)

Nephrologist Opportunity At Joslin Diabetes Center

Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking a full-time board certified and board eligible (BC/BE) nephrologist of any experience level to join our clinical practice located in Boston, MA. We are seeking an individual committed to the delivery of outstanding nephrology clinical care with a focus on kidney disease in patients living with diabetes as well as interested in contributing to the education and mentorship of trainees in a collaborative academic environment.

The Joslin Kidney and Hypertensive section provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient subspecialty services, including inpatient evaluation of acute kidney injury, critical care consultation, continuous renal replacement therapy, acute and chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrolithiasis, hypertension and outpatient management of CKD and kidney transplant recipients. The individual should work in a collegial fashion with adult diabetes physicians and nurse practitioners and with diabetes educators, including nurses, dietitians, and exercise physiologists; perform academic and scholarly activities; function as a member of the medical staff of the hospital(s) where he/she practices; interact with the Clinic and Center Administrators in a positive and constructive fashion; and work collaboratively with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Nephrology Division with which the Joslin Diabetes Center has a joint clinical venture.

Time will be allocated between clinic, research, inpatient service, PD and HD dialysis coverage and/or other responsibilities based on need, funding and applicant interest. Joslin Physicians are a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and should directly apply on the HMFP website.

Responsibilities include treating patients with general kidney disorders, treating patients with diabetic kidney disease, treating general medical problems within the context of a referral practice, working in a collegial fashion with other Joslin Clinic health care professionals, participating in teaching activities, actively performing academic research, interacting with the medical staff, interacting with the physicians in training (House staff), and interacting with the administrative staff. Participation in referral development activities is also encouraged.

Qualifications include an M.D. degree from an accredited school, residency in internal medicine, fellowship in nephrology, certification and licensure in Massachusetts, board certified in internal medicine, and board certified in nephrology (or eligible for Board certification with certification expected).

Location: US-MA-Boston