Explore Nephrologist Jobs

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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$68K - $116K *

Elevate patient care by providing clinically competent nursing in hemodialysis. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess, plan, and implement effective treatment strategies while ensuring quality o...

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$79K - $116K *

Join a dedicated team as a clinical caregiver, providing patient-centered care in outpatient settings while supporting treatment plans and enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and leadersh...

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$60K - $104K *

Reimagine patient care delivery as a skilled registered nurse, coordinating and providing hemodialysis treatment while participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance health outcomes and s...

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$79K - $108K *

Join a dedicated healthcare team to provide and coordinate patient care, ensuring quality outcomes in hemodialysis treatment. Engage in assessment, education, and leadership while advancing your nursi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Engage with a dedicated healthcare team to provide essential patient care, ensuring effective hemodialysis treatment and education. Collaborate in a dynamic environment focused on quality improvement...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $108K *

Join our team to empower patient care through the provision and coordination of comprehensive hemodialysis services. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient health outcomes and im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $116K *

Elevate your nursing career by providing essential patient care in a dynamic outpatient setting. Collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes through assessment, education...

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$83K - $116K *

Support patient care by providing clinically competent nursing services, coordinating treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance outcomes for patients with End Stage Kidney Di...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$60K - $114K *

Engage with patients in providing, assessing, and coordinating quality care while collaborating with the healthcare team. Contribute to improving patient outcomes through effective communication and c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $104K *

Contribute to patient care by providing assessment, education, and coordination of hemodialysis treatment in a collaborative team environment, ensuring safety and effective outcomes for a diverse pati...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $108K *

Engage with patients and collaboratively provide high-quality hemodialysis care within a skilled healthcare team, while fostering an environment of learning and quality improvement in patient outcomes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $108K *

Unlock potential by providing clinically competent care in hemodialysis, managing patient assessments and interventions. Collaborate with health care teams to enhance patient outcomes and partake in q...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$64K - $108K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team providing patient-centered hemodialysis care. As an entry-level RN, you will assess, plan, and deliver essential nursing interventions while collaborating with hea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $116K *

Execute high-quality patient care as a Registered Nurse in hemodialysis, utilizing clinical skills to assess, educate, and collaborate with healthcare teams, ensuring effective treatment delivery and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Join a team that provides top-tier patient care while developing your nursing skills. This entry-level RN position offers comprehensive training, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and a sup...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Pioneer in delivering comprehensive patient care by coordinating assessments, interventions, and education for chronic kidney disease patients while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to enh...

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$60K - $104K *

Champion quality patient care by providing targeted nursing support in outpatient dialysis settings. Engage with healthcare teams to enhance treatment outcomes while ensuring efficient coordination of...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Accelerate progress at the frontline of patient care as a vital member of the hemodialysis team. This entry-level nursing role focuses on patient assessment, intervention, and care coordination to imp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Support patients experiencing End Stage Kidney Disease by providing competent nursing care, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring effective treatment plans while enhancing patient outco...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $210K *

Accelerate your career by supporting clinical studies and collaborating with experts to enhance drug development. Contribute to innovative research while ensuring compliance and data integrity in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $150K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert care to vascular patients in a leading center. Collaborate with top professionals to diagnose, treat, and support families while advancing innovative practices in...

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

$450K - $500K *

Shape the future of patient care as a vital member of our anesthesiology team, providing specialized support for Gastroenterology procedures in our state-of-the-art outpatient facilities...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered primary care in assisted living facilities. Leverage your clinical expertise to enhance the well-being of residents while colla...

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$70K - $130K *

Advance scientific research by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, conducting statistical analyses, and mentoring junior staff to support the mission of the Epidemiology of Aging Studies Lab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing our clinical research program, driving strategy and execution for microbiome-based studies. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compli...

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  •   5 - 7 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.