The Medical Service Mission is to lead satisfied staff dedicated in providing high-quality, patient-centered care at the VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS), a tertiary training and research Veteran's Hospital. This Renal/Nephrology Physician position supports this mission through direct patient care, administrative dependability, and support of the Section's clinical, educational and research activities and directives. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Yes Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Nephrologist Scope: The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking to hire a transplant nephrologist in the Section of Nephrology, Medical Service which will include faculty appointment at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level depending on experience. Preferred experience includes completion of a transplant nephrology fellowship or prior experience in autonomous management of renal transplant patients. The position will include ambulatory pre-transplant evaluations, ambulatory post-transplant management, and oversight of the renal transplant program with support from advanced practice providers. There will be some expectations to cover the inpatient nephrology service intermittently, with support of advanced practice providers or nephrology fellows. Clinical activity will be focused on the transplant program at the Dallas VA Medical Center, but there will be opportunity to be involved in the transplant program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Specific nephrology duties include: outpatient clinic pre-transplant evaluation of chronic kidney disease patients; outpatient post-transplant management of kidney transplant patients including prescription and monitoring of oral and intravenous immunosuppression; administrative oversight of renal transplant program and advanced practice providers; inpatient consultation history and physical examination, consultation daily progress notes for patients with acute kidney, chronic kidney disease, electrolyte abnormalities, resistant hypertension, end-stage renal disease, and status post kidney transplant; management of chronic kidney disease patients; order and perform TPA infusion, evaluation and treatment of patients in renal clinic and the dialysis unit including writing of dialysis orders and use of erythropoietin stimulating agents, intravenous iron, and intravenous vitamin D medications; placement or supervision of individuals placing non-tunneled dialysis catheters. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.