Nephrologist

Wichita, Kansas – The Air Capital of the World

The Community – Wichita, KS
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and a vibrant, affordable metro with a population of nearly 400,000. Known as “The Air Capital of the World” for its deep aerospace heritage, Wichita offers a thriving arts and culture scene anchored by the Wichita Art Museum, Botanica Wichita, and the renowned Keeper of the Plains sculpture at the confluence of the Arkansas and Little Arkansas rivers. Families enjoy excellent public and private schools, Big 12 athletics at Wichita State University, and year-round outdoor recreation along 140 miles of paved bike and walking trails. With a cost of living well below the national average, no state income tax on certain retirement income, and a warm, welcoming Midwestern community, Wichita is an outstanding place to build a rewarding career and enjoy a high quality of life.

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The Airport – Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)
Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport provides daily nonstop service to major hubs including Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Phoenix via American, United, Delta, Southwest, Allegiant, and Frontier airlines. Located just 6 miles southwest of downtown, the airport makes travel convenient and accessible for locum providers commuting from anywhere in the country.

Facility – Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is a full-service Veterans Affairs hospital serving over 25,000 Veterans across south-central Kansas. The medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care including primary care, specialty medicine, surgery, mental health, and long-term care. The Nephrology section operates within the Medicine Service, providing the full spectrum of kidney care including outpatient CKD management, dialysis oversight, and inpatient nephrology consultations. This is a modern, well-equipped facility with a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

Location – 5500 E. Kellogg, Wichita, KS 67218

Nephrologist – RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• Provide comprehensive nephrology physician services covering the full range of kidney care to eligible VA beneficiaries.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.
• Oversee and manage dialysis programs in accordance with VHA kidney health policies.
• Provide inpatient nephrology consultations and on-call coverage including telephonic response and weekend/holiday rounds.
• Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic studies related to renal function.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including medication management, dialysis prescriptions, and transplant evaluations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including primary care, surgery, and other specialty services.
• Maintain compliance with VHA clinical practice guidelines for chronic kidney disease prevention, recognition, and management.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review programs.

Nephrologist – REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree.
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology (recent graduates up to four years are acceptable).
• Must have completed a fellowship in Nephrology.
• Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must have an active DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances.

Schedule: Clinic hours plus on-call coverage including telephonic response and weekend/holiday rounds as needed.