Nephrologist

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a On call- Nephrologist at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV 

Position Highlights:

Provide intermittent, on-call nephrology services to act as a backup and provide coverage only during periods when the active-duty government Nephrologist is unavailable.   Providers are not required to be on-site at the Medical Center unless specifically called in. 

• Minimum Weekend Coverage: The schedule will require the Contractor's Group to be on call for at a minimum, two (2) full weekends per month. A full weekend is defined as the 48-hour period from Saturday at 0700 to Monday at 0700.
• Projected Workload: The total projected workload is approximately 182 coverage days annually.

On-Call Responsibilities and Response Times

• Remote Consultation: During a scheduled on-call period, the designated physician must be available to respond to telephonic or other virtual consultations from MTF staff. These calls typically last 10–15 minutes
• In-Person Activation: If in-person services are deemed medically necessary, the on-call physician must be able to report to and arrive at the MTF within 60 minutes of being requested to do so.
• Continuity of Care: Once activated for an in-person consultation, the contract physician is responsible for the patient's daily reassessment and reevaluation until care is appropriately concluded. This conclusion is defined as one of the following:
• The patient is discharged.
• The case is officially signed off by the contract physician.
• Care is formally transferred back to the government’s primary nephrologist.

 Job Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada. 

• Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted Medical License to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.

• Must have been employed in the practice of Nephrology or in an accredited training program for 24 of the last 36 month. Must have experience working in inpatient and outpatient in Nephrology to include management

• Current board certification or board eligible in Nephrology by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet