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Description
Who We Are
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced private practice nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 50 years and is known as an organization of kidney care thought leaders. We are 40 Nephrologists and 40 Advanced Practice Providers delivering care over a 10-county area in the Charlotte metro area. We are committed to providing high value care to our 35,000 patients. Our extensive network of providers, locations, organization and commitment allows our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.
Transplant Program Description
The Atrium Health Transplant Center, part of the Carolinas Medical Center, stands as one of North Carolina’s most active transplant centers. The Metrolina Nephrology transplant nephrology team, working hand in hand with the Atrium team has been there from the beginning, actively leading the kidney-pancreas program since the first kidney transplant in 1970. It is among only six centers in the United States that operate a hospital-based organ procurement program, leading to reduced average waiting times for organ recipients. With Metrolina’s team of five transplant nephrologists, provides ongoing care to nearly 2,000 kidney transplant patients and serves patients from all over the region. In 2023, our nephrologists evaluated organ offers and served as the primary physician to patients, accomplishing more than 160 kidney transplants and participated in numerous other multi-organ transplant procedures.
Who You Are
You are a fellowship trained Transplant Nephrologist who is excited to be part of a growing large, stable, private nephrology practice and well-respected transplant program. You desire to work with highly-qualified colleagues in a collegial environment where individual contributions are recognized and rewarded. You are excited at the idea of joining a practice where opportunities for teaching and research exist and compensation for your efforts are above the national average. You are sold on kidney care and feel a genuine calling to help our patients. You have high emotional intelligence understanding that the solutions to caring for patients are most often derived from relationship building with patients, families and the healthcare team as a whole.
Role Description
This is a full-time role as a Transplant Nephrologist at Metrolina Nephrology Associates located in Charlotte, NC. As a Transplant Nephrologist, you will be responsible for providing specialized medical care to patients with kidney disease who are in need of a kidney transplant. Your day-to-day tasks will include evaluating patients, evaluating organ offers, coordinating with transplant surgeons and other healthcare professionals, managing post-transplant care, and ensuring the best outcomes for patients.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Medical degree and completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Nephrology
- Fellowship training in Transplant Nephrology
- Board certification or eligibility in Nephrology and Transplant Nephrology
- Experience in managing kidney transplant patients, including pre- and post-transplant care
- Strong knowledge of current evidence-based practices in Transplant Nephrology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
- Dedication to providing compassionate and patient-centered care
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Additional qualifications and skills that would be beneficial for this role include research experience in Transplant Nephrology, involvement in professional organizations, and a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
APPLY HERE
Who We Are
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced private practice nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 50 years and is known as an organization of kidney care thought leaders. We are 40 Nephrologists and 40 Advanced Practice Providers delivering care over a 10-county area in the Charlotte metro area. We are committed to providing high value care to our 35,000 patients. Our extensive network of providers, locations, organization and commitment allows our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.
Job Description
A non-exempt position responsible for managing clinical trials, excluding regulatory binder management. Responsible for conducting the operation components of clinical trials.
Access to a patient population of up to 25,000. Opportunity to serve 7 office locations and up to 45 dialysis units. Work directly with multiple physicians. Manages up to five studies dependent on status and logistics of the trial. Conducts ten to twenty patient visits a week.
Job Responsibilities
- Attends study related investigator meetings and SIV’s
- Complete required study training including IVRS, EDC, protocol training, etc.
- Reviews informed consent for clarity and accuracy
- Organizes and conducts in workflow meetings
- Conducts and coordinates study training for staff outside of the research department.
- Identify potential trial patients
- Consent according to protocol and regulatory requirements
- Screens potential candidates
- Randomizes patients per protocol and MNA research policy
- Tasks are responded to within 48 hours
- Prepare for and conduct study visits
- Maintains source documentation
- Interviews and evaluates subject for adverse events
- Assess IP compliance for each subject and educate as necessary
- Communicates regularly with the research manager, PI and providers regarding subject related issues.
- Prepares for and attends all monitor visits for assigned studies. Corrects inconsistencies following monitor visit(s).
- Completes EDC and queries
- Maintains copies of all correspondence with sponsors, monitors, patients and vendors for the regulatory binder
- Completion of the delegation of authority
- Guides patients through the clinical trial process
- Answers patients questions within scope of practice
- Delivers high quality customer service
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Recommend a degree in a research or health related field.
- Two years’ experience in research or a medical field or any combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of health care field and research protocols/procedures and any tasks related to the research department.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.
- Knowledge of ICH regulations and GCPs.
- Skills in performing multiple tasks appropriately as well as understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Skill in organizational management of all aspects of a clinical trial and documentation of patient source records.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding research protocols and processes.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, EMR’s, Outlook. Competent in Learning Management Systems. Competent in EDC and IXRS systems.
- Attendance: Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position. The ability to consistently adhere to scheduled work hours and fulfill job responsibilities in a timely manner is critical to the success of the role and the overall operations of the team.