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Posted: 22-Jan-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Internal Number: 14894
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Internal Medicine - Division of Nephrology and Hypertension - RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: 8 Hr
Onco-Nephrology – Clinical Faculty
RUSH University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush University Medical Center, a nationally recognized clinical and academic institution and the teaching hospital for Rush Medical and Nursing Colleges, located in downtown Chicago, invites applications for the position of Onco-Nephrologist.
The Rush University Division of Nephrology and Hypertension and the Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center at Rush University are seeking a dedicated Onco-Nephrologist to join our multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will specialize in the intersection of oncology and nephrology, focusing on the management of kidney-related complications in cancer patients. This role involves clinical care, research, and collaboration with oncology teams to enhance patient outcomes through integrated care.
Key Responsibilities:
· Clinical Care - This will include a mix of outpatient and inpatient units.
o Evaluate and manage acute and chronic kidney diseases in cancer patients, including those undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
o Provide consultation for nephrotoxicity associated with cancer treatments.
o Manage electrolyte disorders and other renal complications specific to oncology patients.
· Collaboration:
o Work closely with oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncologists, and other specialists to provide integrated care.
o Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and case discussions.
o Collaborate with the oncology team on treatment plans to minimize nephrotoxicity and optimize renal outcomes during and after cancer treatments
· Research and Education:
o Conduct and participate in research on kidney-related complications in cancer patients, with a focus on innovative treatment approaches.
o Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
o Educate trainees, fellows, and staff on the management of nephro-oncologic conditions.
· Program Development:
o Develop and enhance the onco-nephrology program within the institution.
o Establish protocols and guidelines for the management of kidney complications in oncology patients.
o Participate in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care.
Qualifications:
· MD or DO with board eligibility in Nephrology.
· Onco-nephrology fellowship training and/or experience in Onco-Nephrology is highly desirable.
· Strong interest and demonstrated experience in the management of nephrotoxicities and renal complications in cancer patients.
· Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
· Commitment to research, education, and quality improvement in onco-nephrology.
Preferred Skills:
· Expertise in managing complex nephrology cases in oncology settings.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
· Experience in research and a track record of academic contributions in onco-nephrology.
Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.
The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities. Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.
Rush University System for Health and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announced a partnership to create RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center. The partnership represents advanced clinical and operational integration in the delivery of cancer care, providing Rush patients greater access to cancer treatments and research considered among the best in the world.
Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.
We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.
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