The Staff Nephrologist works as a member of an interdisciplinary team that includes nephrologists, advanced practice providers (APPs), fellows and other trainees, nurses, dialysis personnel, and other health care professionals. The physician is responsible for providing comprehensive, high-quality nephrology care to Veterans served by the Durham VA Health Care System and for maintaining the knowledge, credentials, and clinical privileges necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities. The Staff Nephrologist is a full-time physician in the Nephrology Section of Medicine Service at the Durham VA Health Care System. The physician provides comprehensive nephrology care across inpatient, outpatient, and dialysis settings and works collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, trainees, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as an attending physician on the inpatient Nephrology Consult Service, providing consultation and management for hospitalized Veterans with kidney-related conditions Provides outpatient nephrology care at the Durham VA Medical Center and other Durham VA Health Care System locations, including Garner, North Carolina, as assigned, with a focus on timely access, continuity of care, and management of complex kidney disease Provides longitudinal care for Veterans with acute and chronic kidney disease, including advanced kidney disease, and assists with kidney replacement therapy planning and related care Reviews and triages outpatient nephrology consults, determines the appropriate urgency and setting of care, distributes consults as appropriate, and completes e-consults when clinically appropriate Provides care for Veterans requiring dialysis and other kidney replacement therapies in inpatient and outpatient settings Provides clinical support for kidney transplant candidates and recipients, as appropriate Coordinates nephrology care across VA and community settings, including care for Veterans receiving dialysis or other nephrology services outside VA Provides attending-level teaching and supervision of nephrology fellows, residents, medical students, and other trainees in inpatient and outpatient settings Works collaboratively with Duke University Nephrology and Medicine faculty and trainees in support of the VA's academic mission Participates in conferences, case discussions, and other educational activities with Duke Nephrology and VA Medicine Service, as assigned Works collaboratively with Nephrology Section advanced practice providers and other members of the interdisciplinary team Participates in after-hours and weekend nephrology coverage and provides independent attending coverage as assigned Participates in clinical operations, access and consult management, quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement activities supporting the Nephrology Section and Medicine Service May serve as Acting Chief of Nephrology and/or Acting Dialysis Medical Director, as needed Supervises trainees and holds a non-regular-rank academic title at Duke Work Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm Recruitment Incentive/Relocation: Not Authorized 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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.