Nephrologist

CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in collaboration with CHRISTUS St. Michael hospital in Texarkana is seeking a BE/BC Nephrologist to join an established practice. This unique opportunity offers the stability and support of an employment model combined with the ability to maximize earnings through RVU-based compensation. The incoming physician will benefit from a strong referral network, a growing patient base, and the autonomy to focus and expand clinical interests in Nephrology.

Practice Info

• Located on 120 wooded acres, the campus is home to two (2) CHRISTUS St. Michael hospitals, medical offices, and clinics
• Collaborative environment involving three (3) nephrology-trained Advanced Practice Clinicians (APCs) and five (5) MDs
• Extensive network with seven (7) area dialysis centers in TX, AR, and one in OK with a service area exceeding 400,000
• General Nephrology practice only sees adults, no transplants, or interventional
• 311-bed acute care hospital with a Level III Emergency Department and a full range of medical specialties represented
• Epic EMR utilized across both clinic and hospital settings

Shift & Schedule

• Work schedule: Mon-Fri typically 8 to 5
• Nephrologists are on call 1:5

Responsibilities

• Nephrologists travel to different dialysis locations
• Hospital rounds M-F for group patients only
• In-patient volume can vary from 4 to 15 (one hospital St. Michaels); round on own patients and hospital has dialysis

Compensation

• Practice ensures a first-year income guarantee to be surpassed with an exception RVU-based compensation model which rewards individual performance
• No State income tax

Benefits

• Sign-on and relocation allowance
• Comprehensive Medical and Dental (BCBS) Insurance
• Professional Liability Insurance
• 403(b) Matched Savings Plan

Qualifications

• Unrestricted License at start of practice (AR, LA, TX)
• Registered DEA (AR, LA, TX)
• BC/BE Fellowship trained in Nephrology
• Upcoming graduation residents encouraged to inquire
• Nephrologists are required to be licensed in all three states