Kidney Care Consultants, PSC (KCC), an established and growing nephrology practice, is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dedicated Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Nephrologist to join our expanding team.

Our practice provides comprehensive kidney care services through an established network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and dialysis centers throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while working collaboratively with an experienced team of nephrologists, advanced practice providers, and healthcare professionals.

We welcome applications from both experienced nephrologists and recent fellowship graduates.

Key Responsibilities

The Nephrologist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Clinical Patient Care

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.
Provide comprehensive care for patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and acute kidney injury (AKI).
Manage hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, fluid and acid-base disorders, and other kidney-related conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Provide consultation and ongoing management for patients with complex renal conditions.
2. Dialysis Management

Provide medical care and oversight for patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
Monitor dialysis treatment plans, adequacy, and complications.
Collaborate with dialysis center staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with clinical standards.
Participate in care planning and management of ESRD patients.
3. Hospital-Based Nephrology Services

Provide inpatient nephrology consultations and follow-up care.
Manage patients with acute renal conditions and complex medical complications.
Coordinate care with hospitalists, intensivists, surgeons, and other specialists.
Provide appropriate management of patients requiring acute dialysis and other renal replacement therapies.
4. Outpatient Clinical Services

Conduct scheduled outpatient nephrology consultations and follow-up visits.
Manage patients with CKD, hypertension, proteinuria, kidney stones, and other renal disorders.
Review laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic evaluations.
Educate patients regarding kidney disease prevention, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
5. Professional Collaboration and Documentation

Work collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, dialysis personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Follow applicable clinical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
Participate in practice meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.