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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.

What Nephrologists Do

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.

Common Nephrologist Career Paths

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.

Qualifications for Nephrologist Roles

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.

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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.

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$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by providing specialized pediatric endocrinology care, focusing on complex hormonal disorders in children. Collaborate in multidisciplinary clinics and engage in research while enj...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on pediatric endocrinology, providing specialized care for children with complex hormonal disorders. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Champion the care of children with complex hormonal disorders in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. Engage in outpatient and inpatient consults, focusing on growth, development, and bone hea...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$600K+ *

Join a team that's shaping cutting-edge oncology services while leading a multidisciplinary program, mentoring emerging talent, and enhancing patient care in a collaborative, supportive environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $108K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Champion high-quality patient care by providing expert CRNA support, ensuring anesthesia safety and efficacy within the Department of Anesthesiology through comprehensive evaluations and skilled admin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through innovative solutions and collaborative practices, ensuring high-quality healthcare delivery across diverse settings and specialties...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Engage with diverse teams to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. Drive initiatives that improve healthcare delivery while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Collaborate e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional healthcare services, overseeing operations, and enhancing patient care quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive efficiency and innovation in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$72K - $122K *

Join our team to provide exceptional patient care in hemodialysis. You'll assess, plan, and evaluate treatment while collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes and support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $104K *

Join a dedicated healthcare team to provide and coordinate patient care, ensuring quality outcomes in hemodialysis treatment. Collaborate with staff, assess patient needs, and lead educational initiat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Join our dedicated healthcare team to provide compassionate, clinically competent care for patients undergoing hemodialysis. You'll assess, plan, and evaluate treatment while collaborating with a mult...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in hemodialysis. As a registered nurse, you'll assess, plan, and coordinate treatment while mentoring staff and enhancing patient out...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $122K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in hemodialysis. As a registered nurse, you'll assess, plan, and coordinate treatment while mentoring staff and enhancing patient out...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $114K *

Drive patient care excellence as an Outpatient RN, coordinating comprehensive assessments, interventions, and evaluations for assigned patients while supporting a collaborative healthcare team in enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K *

Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals providing exceptional overnight patient care. Collaborate with physicians and advance your practice in a dynamic acute care setting focused on diverse...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $122K *

Elevate your career by leading outpatient dialysis care, overseeing treatment, and guiding clinical staff to ensure exceptional patient outcomes in a dynamic, team-oriented environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to lead inpatient dialysis care, ensuring high-quality treatment for ESRD patients. This role combines clinical leadership, patient care, and team coordination in a fast-paced hosp...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $151K *

Elevate patient care by coordinating dialysis services for ESRD patients, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards in a dynamic hospital environment...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a nephrologist do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.