Physician Nephrology

Location:
Duluth, MN

Duluth is a vibrant city situated on the stunning shoreline of Lake Superior, offering an exceptional quality of life with its historic architecture, excellent schools, and outstanding access to year-round outdoor recreation. Located approximately 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Duluth serves as a thriving regional hub with a strong sense of community and easy access to hiking, skiing, boating, and more.

Facility:
This large tertiary care health system serves a regional population of approximately 460,000 across northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin. The facility operates a combined 500-bed hospital complex with a regional network that includes 20 clinics and 7 hospitals, supported by nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across all major medical and surgical specialties.

Opportunity:
Physician - Nephrologist

Job Details:

• Join an established, collaborative team of 5 nephrologists within a full-scope nephrology practice
• 1:6 call schedule with supplemental casual/locum coverage support as needed
• Full-scope nephrology practice including clinical nephrology, hypertension, dialysis, ICU nephrology, and post-transplant care
• Hospitalists serve as the admitting service; nephrology functions as a consultative service
• Inpatient practice at a combined 500-bed tertiary care hospital complex
• EPIC EMR used in both clinic and hospital settings
• Strong support team including RNs, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners
• Medical directorship opportunities associated with outpatient dialysis units
• Dialysis population of approximately 300 patients supported by units in the Duluth/Twin Ports area and multiple satellite locations throughout the region
• Dialysis services provided across communities in both Minnesota and Wisconsin
• Outreach consultative services provided at 3 Twin Ports clinics and 6 regional clinic locations
• Practice includes clinical nephrology, hypertension management, post-transplant care, acute dialysis, ICU nephrology, apheresis, plasmapheresis, continuous renal replacement therapy, home hemodialysis, CAPD, and CCPD
• MD or DO degree required;
  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin
• Current fellows and experienced nephrologists are encouraged to apply