Associate Medical/Medical Director - Nephrology
Thermo Fisher ScientificFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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New hires enter the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) at the appropriate level based on prior experience and education, developing clinical leadership skills, greater career satisfaction, and recognition for expertise.
The role is primarily clinic-based, with initial home visits conducted with another staff member present and regular training and follow-up visits in the clinic environment.
Responsibilities include empowering, engaging, and training dialysis patients on peritoneal and home hemodialysis, managing patient care in home therapy programs, providing education and support to patients and caretakers, participating in decision-making, teaching, leadership, and quality improvement activities.
The company values employees as their most important asset, providing support through tuition reimbursement, scholarships, disaster relief, and financial aid during hardships, while fostering a diverse, inclusive environment with employee resource groups for professional and personal development.
Paid one-on-one training and education is provided, using state-of-the-art training programs and equipment.
Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services
Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.