Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Dialysis & OP, Internal Medicine Nephrology

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.” UC is the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country, an academic health system, and a member of the Big 12 Conference.

About the role

One full-time staff position for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is available in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position will provide outpatient care for return Nephrology patients through morning sessions at UCMC and WC office sites, and support outpatient dialysis efforts across the tri-state area (IN, OH, KY). The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will deliver comprehensive, continuous, and personalized patient care, including diagnosis, treatments, and consultations for all aspects of kidney disorders, either independently or as part of a treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Round on patients on hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or kidney transplant recipients across the tri-state area.
• Independently manage a panel of nephrology patients, including clinical evaluations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and developing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising nephrologists as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with other providers and members of the healthcare team in delivery of care and make appropriate referrals when needed.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.
• Facilitate staff, patient, and family decision-making using evidence-based practice.
• Participate in the education of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medical students.
• Manage outpatient e-consult volumes as needed.
• Participate in the holiday coverage schedule, coordinated equitably across the team.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Active Ohio APRN license with prescriptive authority.
• Active Board Certification in appropriate nursing specialty.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience.

Physician Assistant

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Active Ohio Physician Assistant license with prescriptive authority.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Often
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing): Often
• Hearing, listening: Often
• Talking: Often
• Standing: Often
• Walking: Often
• Bending: Seldom
• Stooping: Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting: Seldom
• Reaching overhead: Seldom
• Pulling, pushing: Seldom

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.

• Comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Robust retirement plans: Choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary.
• Generous time-off policy, including:
  • Vacation and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
  • 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.