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AZ: Feeling Good in Phoenix (AFF-394/ 407ML)
A well-established and highly successful group nephrology practice is
expanding to provide health care to individuals who have chronic kidney
disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD). This practice seeks a
Nurse Practitioner to care for patients in 5-6 clinic locations on the
east side of Phoenix. You will enjoy the freedom to work from home with
a company provided laptop and cell phone. You will join an existing team
of three Nurse Practitioners and have the support of a staff that is courteous
and professional.
Phoenix is America’s fifth largest city covering 514 square miles with
a population of 1.4 million and a marketplace valued at over $50 billion.
The greater metropolitan area is a growing metropolis of more than 3.4
million. The population is young, educated, multi-cultural, and upwardly
mobile. In the heart of downtown Phoenix is Copper Square, a 90 square
block district that is alive with activity both day and night. Numerous
fine restaurants, art galleries, museums, and Chase Field, home of the
Arizona Diamondbacks are just a few of its many attractions. The
greater Phoenix area is rich in art and culture blending a diverse tapestry
of African, Anglo, Asian, Hispanic, Mexican, and Native American influences.
Exceptional weather conditions allow residents to enjoy a wide range
of outdoor recreational activities including golfing on more than 200 courses.
There are typically 325 sunny days per year! For those who would rather
watch, Phoenix boasts several world class sports teams and the city will
be hosting Super Bowl XLII in 2008. If your passion is shopping there
are fabulous malls, unique boutiques, and antique shops in which to indulge.
There is something for everyone here, whether you want to stay busy or
simply relax and pamper yourself.
Phoenix is home to many parks and recreational areas including the Castles
N’ Coasters Amusement Park and South Mountain Amusement Park which is the
world’s largest municipal park on 16,500 acres. All together there
are more than a dozen parks in the area. Popular activities in the
Sonoran Desert and surrounding mountains include hiking, biking, mountain
climbing and horseback riding.
Although this is a desert climate, many are surprised that there are
seven lakes within a reasonable distance for water recreation. Sightseeing
tours and hot-air balloon rides are also popular activities. Phoenix residents
enjoy a warm, arid southwestern climate. Typically there are more
than 325 sunny days and only about 7 ½ inches of rain each year.
The average high temperature is 85 degrees and the average low is 59 degrees.
Due to the low humidity, even some of the warmest days feel more comfortable
than some cities in the Midwest and Southeast.
Arizona State University in Tempe is the main institution of higher
learning in the area. It is one of the largest public universities
in the U.S. with over 64,000 students and four satellite campuses in the
Phoenix area. The University of Phoenix, the nation’s largest private,
for-profit university with 130,000 students is also headquartered here.
Both public and private K-12 schools provide academic excellence with options
for the academically gifted student, the athlete, and the artist!
The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, integrity,
and the self-discipline to work well independently. The candidate must
be Medicare Certified, with a minimum of a B.S. degree, and a graduate
of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. An active AZ license and ACLS
certification are also required. Candidates that are Spanish speaking with
at least two (2) years of clinical experience with an emphasis on nephrology
are highly desired.
If you are interested in hearing more about this particular opportunity
or others in the West, please call Cedric Joins, Physician Resource Territory
Manager at (866) 931-2910. cedric.joins@davita.com
CA: Rock Solid in Southern California (AFF-391ML
)
A highly successful nephrology practice with multiple locations near
Los Angeles is looking for a top-notch Nurse Practitioner to join their
team. Responsibilities would include rounding in three dialysis units and
managing CKD and Anemia Management clinics in the Riverside County area.
There are no hospital calls or requirements to work holidays or weekends!
Riverside is a diverse urban city of approximately 300,000 people. The
progressive community of Riverside is one of the fastest growing metropolitan
areas in the United States. Riverside County is the fourth largest county
in the state, stretching nearly 200 miles across and comprising over 7,200
square miles of fertile river valleys, low deserts, mountains, foothills
and rolling plains. Riverside County shares borders with densely populated
Los Angeles, Imperial, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties,
extending from within 14 miles of the Pacific Ocean to the Colorado River.
Riverside has long been proud of its rich architecture and the vast
number of trees lining its streets and avenues. Riverside's Magnolia and
Victoria Avenues were among the earliest tree-lined boulevards in the state.
Riverside’s historic buildings and unique settings have provided numerous
locations for the film production industry.
It's a beautiful day in Riverside throughout the entire year! Residents
and visitors enjoy a wealth of outdoor and indoor activities in any season.
Explore our cultural heritage, visit a museum, watch a live performance,
and enjoy our parks. From art exhibits to arcade games, dining and
dancing, golf to botanical gardens, hiking to horseback riding, movies
to museums, shopping and symphonies - Riverside offers it all.
One of Riverside's most important attributes is the presence of four
major institutions of higher education: the University of California, Riverside
(UCR); Riverside Community College (RCC); California Baptist University;
and La Sierra University.
Students living in the City of Riverside are served by two K-12 public
school districts.). Special programs offered at various high schools include
numerous advanced placement classes, science magnet program, performing
arts magnet, international business, International Baccalaureate, Regional
Occupational Programs, internships, foreign exchange programs, and a full
range of athletic and scholastic opportunities.
The area also has a variety of private schools, both secular and church-operated,
and a home school program.
The economy of Riverside is diverse and healthy, with the Inland Empire’s
largest number of businesses and total jobs. Rather than being dominated
by a single industry, Riverside is home to a wide range of light industries,
manufacturers, distributors, diverse retailers, offices, professional services,
and other employers. Riverside’s diverse manufacturing base includes such
sectors as electrical instruments, plastic molding, wood and metal fabrication,
food processing, and recreational vehicle production. Riverside’s historic
buildings and unique settings have provided numerous locations for the
film production industry.
The successful candidate will have great communication skills, integrity;
work well independently, and live in or near the Riverside area. The self-discipline
to work independently within a team framework is essential. The candidate
must have a current CA license, ACLS and BCLS Certification, a minimum
of a B.S. degree and be a graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner
program. Candidates with at least two (2) years of clinical experience
with an emphasis on nephrology are highly desired. New graduates will be
considered but you must have RN experience in ICU, ER or dialysis with
strong clinical assessment skills.
If you are interested in hearing more about this particular opportunity
or others in the West, please call Cedric Joins, Physician Resource Territory
Manager at (866) 931-2910. cedric.joins@davita.com
CA: Sunny California! (AFF-505ML)
Known as California’s New Frontier, Fresno is a fast-growing metropolis
within a world renowned agricultural setting, featuring old-fashioned values
coupled with big city amenities. A rock solid nephrology group has been
a part of this booming central California City for more than thirty years
and now they are looking for a Nurse Practitioner with nephrology experience.
They recently relocated to a spacious new office building with both a dialysis
unit and an access center.
Located in the heart of California, Fresno is the business, financial,
cultural and entertainment capital of the San Joaquin Valley. Located
between San Francisco and Los Angeles, it is the Central Valley’s largest
metropolitan city with a population of 486,000. Fresno County is the No.1
agricultural county in the nation, encompassing acres of fertile agricultural
land, majestic lakes, rivers, awe inspiring foothills, and mountain ranges.
Not far from the city, recreational activities abound in the surrounding
lakes, rivers, and foothills. In fact, this is the only county in the country
that can claim three national parks in its backyard; Sequoia, Yosemite,
and Kings Canyon National Park. Fresno also has plenty of sporting venues.
The newly built Save Mart Center (located next to California Sate University,
Fresno) has welcomed world recognized artists and is the home to collegiate
basketball and professional ice hockey. Sierra Summit, just a short drive
away welcomes skiers and snowboarders of all levels during their winter
season.
Fresno weather is relatively mild in the winter and hot during the summer.
The average low temperature in December is 37 degrees and the high temperature
in July is around 100 degrees. Annual rainfall is mostly during winter
and spring months and averages around 11 inches.
Downtown Fresno offers an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, theaters,
and nightclubs anchored by the Tower Theater with its live music and theatrical
productions. The Tower District has become a hub for major community events
such as car shows, Mardi Gras in February, Jamaica My Weekend, and the
newly opened Farmers Market. The district is also known for its early twentieth
century homes and architectural design.
The Fresno Unified School District is the fourth largest in California,
with a 2004 budget of $869 million. Additionally there are 15 private
schools serving K-12 students. California State University at Fresno (commonly
known as Fresno State), part of the 23 campus California State University
system, is a four-year accredited university offering doctoral, graduate,
and undergraduate degrees in about 100 fields to its more than 22,000 students.
If you are a certified nurse practitioner with nephrology experience,
dependable and you work well with others, your reward will be a competitive
salary and benefits package and a solid career with flexible hours. A cell
phone and office equipment will also be provided as needed. Proficiency
in Spanish or a second language is highly desired but not a requirement.
To learn more about this opportunity or others in the West, please call:
Cedric Joins
Physician Resource Territory Manager
(866) 931-2910
cedric.joins@davita.com
Pittsburgh, PA Physician Assistant REF: AFF-423ML
Join a dynamic well established Nephrology practice in the heart of
Pittsburgh, PA, providing health care to individuals who have chronic kidney
disease (CKD) and end stage renal disease (ESRD). This group of 3
nephrologists, 2 Nurse Practitioners and 2 Physician Assistants is seeking
to add an additional Physician Assistant as their patient base continues
to grow. This group is spread throughout the Pittsburgh area providing
quality care to many communities.
Pittsburgh is the second largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
with a city proper population of 312,819. Home of the three rivers, the
downtown is built on a triangular tract of land where the Allegheny River
and Monongahela River meet to form the Ohio River. Pittsburgh is known
colloquially as "The City of Bridges" and "The Steel City" for its many
bridges and former steel manufacturing base.
While the city is historically known for its steel industry, today it
is largely based on healthcare, education, technology, robotics, fashion,
and financial services.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine named Pittsburgh the 10th cleanest city, and
in 2008 Forbes listed Pittsburgh as the 13th best city for young professionals
to live. The city is consistently ranked high in livability surveys. In
2007, Pittsburgh was named "America's Most Livable City" by Places Rated
Almanac.
The City of Pittsburgh is home to many colleges, universities and research
facilities, the most well known of which are Carnegie Mellon University,
Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh area experiences extremes of all four seasons, with temperatures
ranging from zero to 90° F. Pittsburgh International Airport is about
10 miles west of the city and is a major hub for US Airways. Pittsburgh
offers something for everyone from museums, theater, restaurants to outdoor
enthusiasts, sports lovers and families.
The successful candidate will have great communication skills, integrity;
work well independently, and like to have fun. The candidate will have
a minimum of a B.S. degree and have graduated from an accredited Physician
Assistant program; current Pennsylvania license, and ACLS certification.
It is preferred, but not required, the candidate have two (2) years of
clinical experience with an emphasis on Nephrology.
If you are interested in hearing more about this particular opportunity
or others in the northeast, please call Melissa Schares, Physician Resource
Coordinator, 866.262.4004, or melissa.schares@davita.com
; REF: AFF-423ML
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