Nephrologist Jobs in Tennessee

INTRODUCTION

We Are Hiring:

Specialty: Transplant Nephrology
Schedule: Full Time
Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Heart - West
Location: Nashville, TN

This job location is NOT currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ascension Saint Thomas Heart is seeking to add a new Nephrologist to our team at our clinic at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital.

Requirements

- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Internal Medicine with subspecialty certified in Nephrology
- Preferred years of experience: 5 years minimum
- Eligible for state medical licensure and DEA registration

ABOUT ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS HOSPITAL WEST

With 541 licensed beds, this hospital provides adult specialty care to the more than two million residents of Middle Tennessee, Southwestern Kentucky, and Northern Alabama.
- Comprehensive stroke center - The largest adult cardiac surgery and most comprehensive structural heart program in the region
- Saint Thomas and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) have an established partnership in Middle Tennessee for training medical residents in a variety of specialties including internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery.

ABOUT NASHVILLE

Known as the nation’s health care capital - Home to more than 1.9 million people and more than 40,000 businesses.
- Nicknamed Music City USA, Nashville has the strongest concentration of the music industry in America.
- The area has plentiful parks and recreation, professional sports, great shopping, and livable neighborhoods and suburbs.
- Ranked Top U.S. City for Job Seekers in 2020 by MoneyGeek.

ABOUT ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS MEDICAL PARTNERS

For nearly 20 years, Saint Thomas Medical Partners has provided primary and specialty care to the community spanning 45 counties in Middle Tennessee and provides care to over 315,000 patients annually. One of the largest healthcare providers in the state, offering rewarding careers across 50 specialties in 16 hospital campuses and more than 250 sites of care through a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities. Our physician-led clinical teams include physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants working together to provide seamless care among more than 2,000 affiliated providers.

When you join Saint Thomas Medical Partners, you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training, and competitive wages.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Physician Assistant credentialed from the Tennessee Committee on Physicians Assistants obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

- Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

- 1 year of experience preferred.

Visa Eligibility: None

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

BENEFITS

- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location, and salary range at the time of the offer.