Nephrology Opening in State College, PA - Summit Recruiting Group LLC

Description

Nephrologist Job Opening in State College, PA Area is surrounded by state parksLocated 140 miles from Pittsburgh; 170 miles from Baltimore, MD

Position Details:

• Full-time, permanent
• Candidates must be BC/BE
• Diagnoses and treats adult diseases and injuries while addressing ways to prevent these conditions. Practices in medical office and various other facilities as needed. Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.
• Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders and determines nature and extent of injury or disorder using medical instruments and equipment.
• Elicits and records information about patient's medical history.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition.
• Administers or prescribes therapeutic procedures, treatments, and drugs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Advises patients concerning diet, hygiene, activities, and methods for prevention of disease.
• May round at various hospital facilities.
• Takes emergency call on a rotating basis on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Refers patients to other medical specialists when indicated.

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor Degree (Universityaffiliated medical school preferred).
• Resident training in universityaffiliated hospital preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania medical license.
• Current DEA registration.
• Boardcertification in specialty.
• Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked.
• Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital.
• No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense.
• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eyehand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.

Highlights:

• Stable multispecialty group
• Growing patient demand, growing organization
• Collegial work environment that strives to provide a favorable work/life balance

Location Information:
State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town.

It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more.

This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family.

In fact, State College was recently named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best to raise a family.

University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstate 80.