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Capital Medical Group is seeking a highly qualified, board-certified or board-eligible Transplant Nephrologist to provide comprehensive clinical care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a strong academic environment with teaching opportunities.
Although clinical care will represent the primary responsibility of the position, the surgeon will also dedicate a limited portion of their professional time to the education and development of medical students, residents, and other clinical trainees.
Quick Facts Full-Time employed position providing inpatient and outpatient transplant care as well as a percentage of general Nephrology Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, clinical support staff, and hospital-based specialists Call coverage on a 1:3 rotation including weekends Participate in the education and clinical development of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Care Provide
comprehensive inpatient and outpatient transplant and general Nephrology care. Conduct outpatient consultations, preoperative evaluations, postoperative visits, and ongoing follow-up care. Manage hospitalized patients, including new consultations, postoperative care, daily rounds, discharges, and coordination of care transitions. Participate in multidisciplinary conferences, case reviews, and care-planning meetings, as appropriate. Coordinate patient care with referring physicians, primary care providers, and other specialists.
Communicate treatment plans, surgical risks, expected outcomes, and follow-up requirements clearly to patients and their families. Maintain timely access to care and support efficient scheduling of consultations, procedures, and follow-up appointments. Call Coverage 1:3 rotation including weekends Respond promptly to inpatient consultations, urgent clinical matters, and other on-call responsibilities. Coordinate appropriate coverage and patient handoffs to promote continuity and safety of care.
Comply with established escalation, communication, and transfer protocols. Compensation & Benefits Salary: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and training Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits package PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support Medical Education Participate in the education and clinical development of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees.
Provide appropriate supervision, instruction, and clinical feedback consistent with the surgeon’s academic responsibilities. Support an educational environment that promotes professionalism, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and clinical excellence. Participate in selected academic conferences, case presentations, or educational activities, as assigned. Clinical care will remain the primary focus of this position, with teaching and academic responsibilities comprising a smaller portion of the physician’s overall effort.
Required Qualifications Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine. Successful completion of an accredited residency and fellowship training program appropriate for the practice of Transplant Nephrology. Board certification or board eligibility in Transplant Nephrology through the applicable recognized certifying board. Current or eligible unrestricted medical license in the jurisdiction or jurisdictions in which services will be provided.
Eligibility for appointment to the medical staff and for all required clinical privileges at affiliated hospitals and facilities. Current controlled-substance registrations and prescribing credentials, as applicable. Current Basic Life Support certification and any additional life-support certification required by the organization or affiliated hospital. Ability to satisfy all credentialing, privileging, background screening, health screening, and professional liability requirements.
Ability to participate in call coverage, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as specified in the employment agreement. Ability to travel between assigned clinical locations, when required. Preferred Qualifications Experience practicing in an academic medical environment. Experience supervising or teaching medical students, residents, or fellows. Experience working within multidisciplinary Nephrology programs. Proficiency with electronic health record systems, preferably Epic and Cerner.
Demonstrated record of timely clinical documentation and accurate charge capture. Experience participating in quality improvement, clinical research, outcomes review, or program development. Providers with Capital Medical Group deliver high-quality primary care, health screenings and advanced specialized care to adults of the DMV (the District, Maryland, and Virginia).
At Capital Medical Group, our specially trained and highly experienced physicians and caregivers treat a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Formerly known as Medical Faculty Associates, we offer wellness services, geriatric services, women’s services, and internal medicine, along with specialty care including gastroenterology, a full suite of surgical services, orthopedic services, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, ophthalmology, and more through a network of nearly 20 hospital and
care locations, including GW University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and GW Urgent Care, as well as affiliated sites. We are proud to deliver equitable care to neighbors and communities across the region. Our academic affiliation is with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Our region is known as the seat of American democracy, often recognized for its iconic monuments, world-class museums, and rich political history.
It is well known for the National Mall and its historic landmarks, but there is so much more to life in the DMV. The region also has renowned theaters and performance venues, professional sports teams, award-winning dining options, and gorgeous parks and recreation areas nestled in and adjacent to the city, where residents can enjoy the outdoors.
And, being an area with three major airports, coupled with its location that is just a few hours from the beaches of Maryland and Delaware, the Shenandoah Mountains or New York City, all types of experiences are within reach. From the charming neighborhoods of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, to the vibrant and thriving communities in the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call the DMV home.
These communities are served by world-class educational institutions, including some of the nation’s leading public and private schools and universities. Simply put, the DMV is a place where history, opportunity, and community converge to make it one of the most dynamic and desirable places to live in the nation. For more information please contact: Fred R. Cardona Physician Recruiter Universal Health Services fred.cardona@uhsinc.com (404) 312-2760
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