Nephrology

The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at St Elizabeth’s Medical Center is seeking a board-certified general nephrologist who will be involved in the clinical, academic, and administrative activities of the Division. Core duties and responsibilities include:

• Attending on the inpatient nephrology consult service
• Managing an acute dialysis program that includes CRRT
• Growing an ambulatory general nephrology and hypertension clinic
• Providing comprehensive care to ESRD patients at a hospital-based outpatient dialysis facility
• Participating in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement committees
• Providing quality training and education for medical students and residents Particular importance will be given to candidates with interest in medical education and quality improvement

   

  St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine, offers patients access to some of Boston's most respected physicians and advanced treatments for a full-range of medical and surgical specialties, as well as behavior, women and infants' health. St. Elizabeth’s is a member of Steward Health Care, the largest private, for-profit hospital operator in the United States.

   

  Steward is a physician-led health care services organization committed to providing the highest quality of care in the communities where patients live. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Steward operates 38 community hospitals in the United States and the country of Malta that regularly receive top awards for quality and safety. The company employs approximately 40,000 health care professionals. The Steward network includes more than 25 urgent care centers, 42 preferred skilled nursing facilities, substantial behavioral health services, over 7,300 beds under management, and approximately 1.5 million full risk covered lives through the company's managed care and health insurance services. The total number of paneled lives within Steward's integrated care network is projected to reach 3 million in 2018. Steward's unique health care service delivery model leverages technology, innovation, and care coordination to keep patients healthier. With a culture that prioritizes agility, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement, Steward is recognized as one of the world’s leading accountable care organizations. The Steward Health Care Network includes thousands of physicians who help to provide more than 12 million patient encounters per year. Steward Medical Group, the company's employed physician group, provides more than 4 million patient encounters per year. The Steward Hospital Group operates hospitals in Malta and states across the U.S. including Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.

   

  If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or would like to apply, please contact: Megan D'Eramo, Regional Director, Network Development; All inquiries will remain confidential