Building Location:
Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street
Department:
2901070 NEPHROLOGY - EH DC
Job Description:
Education Qualifications:
Nephrologist Opportunity — Duluth, Minnesota
Essentia Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Nephrologist to join an established, collaborative nephrology team in Duluth, Minnesota. This is an excellent full-scope nephrology opportunity within a large tertiary care system serving a regional population of approximately 460,000.
This position offers a competitive compensation package starting at $450,000 , with additional earning potential through bonuses, quality incentives, and/or production-based compensation.
Opportunity Highlights
Join an established team of 5 nephrologists
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 SMDC Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center, 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
Work within Essentia Health’s East Market, which includes nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across all major medical and surgical specialties
Practice Details
The nephrology practice includes a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, including:
Clinical nephrology
Hypertension management
Post-transplant care
Acute dialysis services
ICU nephrology
Apheresis
Plasmapheresis
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Home hemodialysis
CAPD and CCPD
The dialysis population is approximately 300 patients , supported by dialysis units in the Duluth/Twin Ports area and multiple satellite locations throughout the region. Dialysis sites are located in communities including:
Duluth, MN
Hermantown, MN
Virginia, MN
Grand Rapids, MN
Hibbing, MN
Cloquet, MN
Ashland, WI
Hayward, WI
Outreach consultative services are provided at 3 Twin Ports clinics and 6 regional clinic locations .
Requirements
MD or DO degree
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
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth is located on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Superior and offers an exceptional quality of life. The community is known for its historic architecture, excellent school systems, thriving higher education institutions, and outstanding access to outdoor recreation.
Duluth offers year-round activities including hiking, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, and access to extensive parks and trails. The city is approximately 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and serves as a regional hub for northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Metro population: approximately 125,000
Regional service area: approximately 460,000
Essentia Health regional network includes 20 clinics and 7 hospitals
Compensation
Starting compensation is $450,000 . Hired candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, and/or production-based compensation.
For more information about this exciting opportunity and the community of Virginia, MN, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.
Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:
Liz Huesman, Sr. Physician Recruiter
(work) 701-261-6824 (fax) 218-722-9952
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