Physician - Nephrology

Visas Accepted

H1B or J1

Specialty

Nephrology

Practice Details

Marshfield Medical Center – Weston is looking for a BE/BC Nephrologist to join a well-established department in Wausau/Weston, Wisconsin. This position is based in Weston and also provides outreach to other Marshfield Clinic locations and outpatient dialysis sites throughout the system when needed. Excellent team and culture that provides a role with a great work/life balance!

- Basic to complex Nephrology practice
- Clinic is adjacent to a Trauma Level III - 99 bed hospital
- Call 1:2
- 36 direct patient contact hours weekly
- Enjoy providing both inpatient and outpatient coverage

We strongly encourage our physicians to be involved in medical education and research to continue building our strong foundation of patient care, research and education for years to come.

Community Description

Weston/Wausau is a thriving community located in the center of the state, and is known for outstanding schools, affordable housing, and the ability to take advantage of all four seasons. Family-friendly community with an abundance of activities for children of all ages. Within a few hours’ drive, you can be in Minneapolis, Madison, or Milwaukee, and in even less time, get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin. The beauty of the area is enhanced by its various waterways and the proximity of Rib Mountain, one of Wisconsin’s highest points. Wausau offers its residents and visitors a myriad of recreational opportunities, including snow skiing, water-skiing, hiking, bike riding, swimming, golfing, boating, hunting, and much more. Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is only a 10-minute drive and provides connections to Minneapolis, Chicago and Detroit airports.

Job Description

Nephrology Definition Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to setting), evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adolescent and adult patients presenting with illnesses and disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a fellowship provides his/her fellowship log. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a fellowship shall provide a quality profile from the hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the past 12 months, including numbers of procedures performed morbidity, mortality, infection rates, and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in at least 50 nephrology cases in the last 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinical setting activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 nephrology cases in clinical practice in the last 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion Internal Medicine residency program, and completion of a fellowship in Nephrology accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency and fellowship programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their fellowship training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their fellowship training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation

Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance.

Recruiter Information

Jessica Rutta, Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (715) 2215746 Or rutta.jessica@marshfieldclinic.org