Nephrology Physician
Summit Recruiting Group
State College, Pennsylvania
Nephrology Job Opening in State College, PA Area is surrounded by state parksLocated 140 miles from Pittsburgh; 170 miles from Baltimore , MDPOSITION SUMMARY Diagnoses and treats adult diseases and injuries while addressing ways to prevent these conditions. Practices in medical office, the Center, and various other facilities as needed. Actively participate as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education:Medical Doctor Degree (University-affiliated medical school preferred).Experience:Resident training in university-affiliated hospital preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care. Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical condition and interpreting findings. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Demonstrated ability in specialty. Excellent bed-side manner. Willingness to keep abreast of new developments in specialty and to update knowledge and skills as needed. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly.License/Certification/Registration: Current Pennsylvania medical license. Current DEA registration. Board-certification in specialty. Past medical licensure has never been challenged, suspended or revoked. Hospital privileges have never been revoked at any hospital. No past convictions for fraud, narcotics, or any felony offense. WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Practice hours are 8:30 to 5:00 PM daily. Physicians see patients in the office and may make rounds at Center daily. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires normal visual acuity and hearing. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.Location Information: State College, home to Penn State University, is a vibrant college town. It offers a diverse culture, a beautiful environment, excellent public and private schools, countless options for dining, theatre, sports and recreation, nightlife and more. This is all located within a safe, friendly community that makes the area perfect for raising a family. In fact, State College was recently named the 8th best city in the United States to move to as well as the 6th best to raise a family. University Park Airport is located only five miles from town and State College offers easy access to Interstate 80.
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