Nephrologist Opportunity- Santa Clara, CA

The Permanente Medical Group is actively seeking a BE/BC Nephrologist to join our team in Santa Clara, CA.

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and a 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care.

Cover one hospital and 2 clinics

Santa Clara is a large tertiary medical center – active cardiac surgery service, LVAD/Ecmo program, post heart transplant service and we are a center of excellence for Oncology. We are a team of 7 nephrologist ( one is retiring and hence the hire) and 5 renal case managers. We have the largest peritoneal dialysis unit with 240 peritoneal dialysis patients (owned by Kaiser). Unit is located close to San Jose airport. Unit has 12 nurses,3 social workers, 4 dietitians and a renal case manager. We round on our hemodialysis patients monthly at contracted dialysis units.

Clinics – Mostly Santa Clara, 10% at Skyport (satellite clinic near San Jose airport)

On call – cover one hospital SCH, average patient load 25 patients. Call is a week stretch every 6 weeks.

Dialysis rounding – round on dialysis patients at one dialysis clinic (maybe 2 due to expansion)

Rotation at Skyport – attend clinic and cover our peritoneal dialysis unit one week every 6 weeks. Responsible for seeing all peritoneal dialysis patients who come to the dialysis unit for their monthly visits.

Teaching- Residency program (internal medicine, podiatry, gyn, emergency medicine) medical students from Boston Medical University and Stanford medical school, Kaiser Nephrology Fellows rotate in Nephrology. Ample opportunity to teach, mentor research projects.

Leadership – each Nephrologist leads projects regionally and locally- will be encouraged as a pathway to improving leadership skills. Opportunity to join several and serve on committees.

Requirements:

• Board Certification or Eligibility
• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA                                           

A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A PRACTICE WITH TPMG: 

• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• We are committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive environment for all physicians and employees.
• Multi-specialty collaboration with a mission-driven integrated health care delivery model.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental
• Relocation Assistance up to $10,000 (approval required)
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Malpractice and Tail Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave
• Shareholder track
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Full-time annual salary range is $320,040 to $332,880 plus additional potential incentives up to $39,600*. Reduced schedules with pro-rated compensation may be available.
*Some incentive opportunities are estimates based on potential premium pay.

Please visit our website to view all opportunities located throughout Northern, CA: northerncalifornia.permanente.org

You may email your CV to Senior Recruiter, Victor Ramirez at: victor.r.ramirez@kp.org or call 510-853-2812. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.

• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara is in the heart of Silicon Valley, home to the headquarters of several high-tech companies and the 9^thmost populous city in the San Francisco Bay Area. Santa Clara is bordered by San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Cupertino.
• Outstanding local educational opportunities at all levels. Excellent public schools in the surrounding areas. Stanford University, Santa Clara University and San Jose State are all just miles away.
• Just minutes from downtown Cupertino, San Jose and Palo Alto, and less than an hour from San Francisco.
• Santa Clara is home to Levi's Stadium and the San Francisco 49ers. The San Jose Sharks home stadium is also just minutes away.
• Amazing location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and an active lifestyle. World-class skiing in Tahoe, amazing beaches, and nationally renowned parks and hiking are all nearby to enjoy. 

Our more than 1,000 physicians and other health care professionals are dedicated to providing you high-quality, comprehensive care. Serving more than 400,000 members in the Santa Clara service area, we partner with you, so you have the knowledge and tools to manage your health – inside and outside the doctor’s office.  We take pride in offering the type of care we want for ourselves and our family members. May you live well, be well, and thrive!