Find nephrologist job opportunities focused on diagnosing and treating kidney conditions, supporting patients with chronic kidney disease, and delivering specialized renal care. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, including positions in hospitals, health systems, dialysis organizations, academic medicine, and specialty practices.
Nephrologists evaluate kidney function and manage conditions such as chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and complications related to dialysis. Depending on the role, they may provide inpatient consultations, oversee outpatient care, support dialysis treatment, coordinate transplant evaluations, and collaborate with primary care physicians and other specialists.
Nephrologists may specialize in areas such as transplant nephrology, interventional nephrology, critical care nephrology, or pediatric nephrology. Career opportunities can include attending physician, medical director, academic faculty member, clinical researcher, or leader of a kidney care program. Responsibilities and clinical focus vary by employer and patient population.
Most physician positions require completion of medical school, residency training in internal medicine or pediatrics, and a nephrology fellowship. Employers commonly expect an active medical license and board certification or eligibility in the relevant specialty. Specific requirements, including fellowship training, experience, and eligibility for hospital privileges, depend on the position.
Browse nephrologist openings and compare the clinical focus, location, work setting, and qualifications for each opportunity. Ladders helps experienced professionals discover vetted roles paying $100,000 or more, so you can find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.
$250K - $300K *
Transform patient care by joining a dynamic team of Radiologists, leveraging cutting-edge imaging technology and collaborating on complex cases to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in a fast...
6 days ago
Dialysis Home Therapies Nurse (RN)
$74K - $99K *
Elevate your nursing career by coordinating home dialysis programs, ensuring top-notch patient care through collaboration and education. Join a dedicated team focused on improving lives with innovativ...
3 days ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospitalist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis
$100K - $120K *
Elevate patient care by joining a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This role involves patient rounding and admissions, ensuring quality service in a collaborative environment with comprehen...
Reposted 1 week ago
Physician - Neurology - Movement Disorders
$210K - $250K *
Transform the future of neurology by diagnosing and treating movement disorders in a supportive outpatient clinic, while enjoying a flexible schedule and robust benefits that prioritize your well-bein...
1 week ago
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Pediatric Hematology, Inpatient
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care by collaborating with physicians to manage inpatient and outpatient hematology cases. Drive effective communication, documentation, and treatment plans while ensuring seamless t...
1 week ago
$250K - $300K *
Lead the charge in delivering expert Hematology Oncology care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and support holistic well-being in a dynamic healthcare environme...
1 week ago
Transplant Physician Assistant
$100K - $120K *
Join a team of surgical experts managing transplant patients and assisting in advanced surgeries. Leverage cutting-edge technology in a high-volume program, delivering exceptional care and contributin...
1 week ago
Nurse Practitioner - Albany, New York
$110K - $175K *
Join us in delivering compassionate, field-based primary care to high-risk patients. Collaborate with a dedicated team to manage chronic diseases and prevent hospital visits, ensuring safe and effecti...
1 week ago
$210K - $250K *
Explore a rewarding opportunity to provide comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients in a supportive team environment, with no call responsibilities and a flexible 4.5-day work schedule...
6 days ago
$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the lives of Veterans through compassionate, patient-centered care. This role involves delivering comprehensive geriatric services, collaborating with interdi...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower patients by coordinating comprehensive care management, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve health goals, and ensuring quality healthcare delivery while fostering patient ind...
2 days ago
$350K - $375K *
Lead the growth of our Neuroscience Institutes by providing exceptional care in Neurology. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, engage in academic opportunities, and contribute to innovative pat...
2 days ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$72K - $97K *
Join a dedicated team as a Dialysis Registered Nurse, providing specialized care in hemodialysis. You'll ensure patient safety and quality outcomes while collaborating with healthcare professionals in...
4 days ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$83K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional dialysis care, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes. Collaborate with healthcare professionals while leading a small care team in a suppor...
1 week ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$78K - $97K *
Shape patient care by delivering specialized nursing in hemodialysis. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure quality outcomes and patient safety while enjoying a supportive environment with compr...
1 week ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$68K - $91K *
Elevate patient care by providing specialized nursing in hemodialysis units, ensuring quality outcomes through collaboration with care teams and ongoing patient education. Enjoy a supportive environme...
2 weeks ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$72K - $93K *
Empower patient care as a Dialysis Registered Nurse, ensuring high-quality outcomes through specialized nursing in hemodialysis. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide safe, effective treatments...
2 weeks ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$72K - $97K *
Help us deliver exceptional patient care by providing specialized nursing in hemodialysis. You'll ensure quality outcomes, educate patients, and collaborate with a dedicated care team in a supportive...
2 weeks ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$74K - $91K *
Make your mark at our dialysis unit by providing exceptional patient care through specialized nursing while collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure the highest quality outcomes for our patients...
3 weeks ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$83K *
Partner with us to deliver exceptional dialysis care, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated care team in a supportive, dynamic environment. Join us in makin...
1 month ago
Dialysis Registered Nurse (RN)
$70K - $91K *
Contribute to patient care by delivering specialized nursing support in hemodialysis settings. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure optimal treatment outcomes while adhering to safety and quality...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis treatments, ensuring seamless collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Ideal for RNs seeking a stable, growth-focused environme...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Acute Dialysis Services Program Manager - RN
$105K - $175K *
Reimagine patient care by leading a dedicated team to ensure quality services and efficient operations in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive cost management and compliance while fostering staff d...
2 weeks ago
Acute Dialysis Services Program Manager - RN
$117K - $195K *
Transform patient care by leading a dedicated team to ensure efficient, high-quality services in a dynamic healthcare environment. Drive operational excellence while fostering staff development and co...
3 weeks ago
Advanced Practice Provider - Urology
$100K - $120K *
Elevate your career by joining a collaborative team dedicated to providing quality urology care in a community clinic. Enjoy a 4-day work week, outpatient focus, and the opportunity for autonomous pra...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
What does a nephrologist do?
A nephrologist is a physician who specializes in kidney health. Nephrologists diagnose and manage kidney disease and related conditions, and may care for patients receiving dialysis or being evaluated for a kidney transplant.
What qualifications are typically required for nephrologist jobs?
Requirements generally include a medical degree, residency training, a nephrology fellowship, and an active medical license. Many employers also require or prefer board certification or eligibility; exact qualifications vary by role.
Where do nephrologists work?
Nephrologists work in hospitals, health systems, outpatient specialty practices, dialysis organizations, academic medical centers, and other clinical or research settings.
What specialties or career paths are available in nephrology?
Potential paths include transplant nephrology, interventional nephrology, pediatric nephrology, critical care nephrology, academic medicine, clinical research, and medical leadership.
How can I find nephrologist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Explore Ladders listings for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, location, clinical responsibilities, and qualifications.