Nephrologist

Company: Summit Health Medical Group
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

• Obtain medical, social and developmental history of patient.
• Perform physical exams and immunizations on all patients.
• Diagnose and develop treatment plans with the patient. Management of all acute and chronic illnesses.
• Provide health education and counseling and establish preventive health practices.
• Prescribes and administers medications or delegates immunization duties to the clinical support staff as allowed by federal, state and professional guidelines.
• Initiate laboratory, radiology, and pathology exams and specialty consults as necessary.
• Review and follow up on incoming reports in a timely manner.
• Exercise judgment in establishing priorities of medical care and consult with and refer to appropriate specialist in regards to high risk or complex patients.
• Implement clinical policies with department manager, Clinical Director, Department Chair, Medical Director, and other providers to continuously provide comprehensive state of the art medical care.
• Responsible for supervision of assigned or other advance practice providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) at the clinical site as applicable.
• Assist with training, orientation and clinical support for new providers, advance practice providers, and clinical support staff.
• Fosters a professional, collaborative work environment with all team members and colleagues.
• Maintain current Connecticut Licensure and all licenses necessary to provide care in the medical practice.
• Management of services in accordance with established organization policies and procedures and other medical programs and guidelines.
• Participation in Quality Improvement (CQI) program and clinical projects for practice improvement when requested.
• Provide case management with other health care team members. Required Qualifications:
  • Medical Degree
  • Active Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy (M.D. or D.O.) license in the state of Connecticut as required
  • Board Certification
  • Active DEA license
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team
  • Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical conduct of practice
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and effective conflict resolution skills
  • Patient focused and committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care and service to all patients
  • Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge Benefits
    • A friendly and fast-paced environment working with passionate people
    • Outstanding growth opportunities
    • Time Off
    • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
    • Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance
    • 401K plan with company matching contribution
    • Cash Bonus Programs
    • Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams
    • Other Perks & Discounts
    • Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars) Full Time Benefit Eligible Employees Only Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, or file a complaint at .

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