Nephrologist (full-time)

About the role

Balboa Nephrology is the largest kidney care practice in California and participates in a national Medicare program focused on value-based care. Through our joint venture with Evergreen Nephrology we are a growing organization with opportunities for professional and personal growth. We will help you grow in your leadership experiences while learning the new value-based care world.

Responsibilities

• Functions independently to perform comprehensive primary and consultative care for kidney patients assigned to the Nephrologist, in settings which include ambulatory/office, hospital and dialysis clinics
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests appropriate to the patient's condition
• Prescribes and adjusts appropriate treatments and interventions and monitors their effectiveness
• Collaborates with physicians on the patient's care by making appropriate referrals
• Facilitates patient and family decision making by providing education and educational tools
• May include medical director and non-direct patient care services
• Works collaboratively with other physicians/advanced practitioners in the pod to care for patients assigned to the pod
• Embraces BNMG's values and supports BNMG's mission, initiatives, and corporate goals

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active state license
• Eligibility for ABIM Certification in Nephrology
• Strong computer skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Eligible for hospital and dialysis clinic privileges
• No restrictions on eligibility to credential with and bill Medicare, Medicaid, other governmental or other commercial insurance for services

Pay

$240,000/annually, and up, depending on experience

Schedule & other considerations

• Travel to other sites located within San Diego County may be required
• Background check required
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
• Supervisory duties: No

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision on the 1st of the month after hire
• Employer contribution of up to 7.5% of annual pay for your 401K
• Generous paid time off plus 8 paid holidays, a birthday float day off and a mental health day
• Company paid life insurance