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.
Psychiatrist 1 and/or Psychiatrist 2 (NY HELPS), Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P28120
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Shape the future of mental health care by providing comprehensive, patient-centered psychiatric treatment in a secure facility. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and conduct forensic evaluation...
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Pharmacist 2, Inpatient, Clinical Research Pharmacist
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Oversee medication dispensing and compounding, ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and medication use while supervising pharmacy technician...
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Advance patient care by managing complex cases as an Advanced Practice Clinician. Collaborate with healthcare teams, implement evidence-based practices, and ensure quality outcomes in both outpatient...
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PA/NP – Pediatric Neurosurgery, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
$95K - $115K *
Join a dedicated pediatrics team by providing specialized care in neurosurgery. Support inpatient and outpatient services, engage in interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhance the health and well-be...
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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Palliative Medicine - Marietta, GA
$95K - $115K *
Transform patient care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic palliative medicine environment, providing compassionate support and expertise across various practice settings to en...
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Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist
$95K - $115K *
Empower patient care by delivering high-quality, compassionate support as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner. Collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to manage diverse patient needs during night s...
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Transform lives by providing expert neuropsychological assessments and interventions. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and contribute to innovative treatment strategie...
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Engage in advanced interventional cardiology, performing procedures to diagnose and treat varied cardiovascular conditions while collaborating with a skilled multidisciplinary team to enhance patient...
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Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services - Transplant
$152K - $225K *
Drive excellence in transplant pharmacy services by overseeing clinical activities, leading interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment. Contribute to the pr...
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Physician Assistant-Urgent Care
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care by delivering comprehensive medical services under physician supervision. Engage in health promotion, disease prevention, and effective communication to enhance urgent care outc...
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$110K - $130K *
Contribute to exceptional patient care by managing pharmacy services for dialysis patients, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing operational efficiencies while mentoring junior staff an...
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Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology, Full-time, Days
$100K - $120K *
Transform patient care by providing comprehensive clinical support in both outpatient and inpatient settings, collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance health outcomes and mentor future practitio...
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Dialysis Registered Nurse- New Town
$66K - $99K *
Transform patient care by delivering individualized nursing support in dialysis. Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess, plan, and implement effective treatment strategies while ensuring complian...
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Pediatric Abdominal Transplant Surgeon
$250K - $300K *
Lead the advancement of pediatric abdominal transplant surgery by providing exceptional clinical care, conducting vital research, and educating the next generation of surgeons while upholding the high...
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Pediatric Nighthawk Teleradiologist
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Join our team as a Pediatric Teleradiologist, providing overnight imaging coverage remotely. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a dedicated pediatric practice while collaborating with subspecialty radiolog...
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Advanced Practice Provider - Electrophysiology
$95K - $115K *
Grow your career with our Electrophysiology team, where you'll assess and manage cardiac conditions. Enjoy a supportive environment with no call responsibilities and collaborate with experienced profe...
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Nurse Practitioner - Portland, OR (Hybrid)
$118K - $135K *
Transform patient care by leading comprehensive health evaluations and managing chronic kidney disease. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance outcomes and reduce hospitalizations while e...
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Medical Oncology Breast
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Empower patients by delivering innovative, patient-centered breast cancer care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex treatment plans and enhance continuity of care in a dynamic...
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Multi-Organ Transplant Surgeon
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Lead the charge in advancing multi-organ transplantation by providing exceptional surgical care, engaging in research, and educating the next generation of surgeons within a dynamic and collaborative...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development, Solid Tumor Oncology
$284K - $385K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of oncology by leading clinical trials for solid tumors. You'll design study concepts, oversee trials, and collaborate with experts to drive impactful drug develo...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development, Solid Tumor Oncology
$284K - $385K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing oncology drug development. Lead clinical trials, collaborate with experts, and drive impactful research to improve patient outcomes in solid tumors, including...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development, Solid Tumor Oncology
$284K - $385K *
Join a dynamic Oncology team to lead clinical trials in solid tumor drug development, overseeing study design and execution while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve impactful milesto...
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Medical Director, Clinical Development, Solid Tumor Oncology
$284K - $385K *
Elevate your career by leading clinical trials in solid tumor oncology, driving innovative research and collaboration to achieve impactful milestones in drug development for patients with serious dise...
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Advanced Practice Provider - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
$160K - $175K *
Champion patient care by supporting inpatient rounding in hematology/oncology. Collaborate with physicians to manage treatment plans and address evolving care needs, making a meaningful impact in a fa...
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Advanced Practice Provider - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
$160K - $175K *
Discover a rewarding role as an Advanced Practice Provider in hematology/oncology, where you'll collaborate with physicians to deliver patient-centered care in a supportive outpatient setting, fosteri...
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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.