Pediatric Nephrologist - Per Diem - Hartford, CT

The Pediatric Nephrologist is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care to infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of renal disorders including congenital and acquired kidney disease throughout the region. The Nephrologist will provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatment for the entire range of kidney disorders, including disease and injury within the outpatient and inpatient setting.

The Pediatric Nephrologist functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model and where needed these services are offered in close collaboration with other divisions, including Pediatric Urology, Pediatric Surgery and Transplant Surgery.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat patients.

Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient including acute/chronic dialysis and therapeutic apheresis.

Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division's policies and procedures.

Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient.

Works collaboratively with and refers patients to other physicians, including specialists and other health care practitioners, when necessary.

Maintains professionalism and follows code of conduct

Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.

Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.

Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.

Consults with Medical Director, Division Chief and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.

Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.

Encourage health promotion, disease prevention and management. Provide patient advocacy with a holistic approach to patient care.

Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model of medical students, residents and fellows in addition to participating in peer review, development and consultation. Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per Division Chief.

Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.

Maintain appropriate licensures and certifications

Participates in call coverage rotation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Academic title at the University of Connecticut will be commensurate with academic credentials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports but may oversee Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

MD or DO degree required

Successful completion of residency and fellowship program as applicable

LICENSE and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Board eligible or certified in Pediatric Nephrology

Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut

Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate