Physician - Nephrology - Duluth, MN
Overview
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Schedule
- 1:6 call schedule with supplemental casual/locum coverage support as needed
- Employer-listed pay
- $450,000
- Practice
- Large tertiary care hospital complex and regional clinics · Tertiary care hospital complex with multiple satellite dialysis units
Listed on official posting
Role summary
Essentia Health seeks a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Nephrologist in Duluth, MN to join a 5-physician team in a full-scope inpatient and outpatient nephrology practice within a large tertiary care system serving a regional population of 460,000. Compensation starts at $450,000 with potential bonuses, includes a 1:6 call schedule, EPIC EHR, and extensive benefits including 401(k) with employer contributions and flexible scheduling.
What the posting highlights
- Consultative service with hospitalists managing admissions
- Care setting: Broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including ICU nephrology, acute dialysis, post-transplant care, and outpatient dialysis units
- Patient population: Regional population of approximately 460,000
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
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Compensation
- Employer-listed pay
- $450,000
- Pay context
- Listed on official posting
- Evidence
- ulation 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
- Observed
- 1 wk ago
- Compensation model
- Starting compensation of $450,000 with additional earning potential through bonuses, quality incentives, and/OR production-based compensation
- Bonus / incentives
- Additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, and/or production-based compensation
Benefits named in the posting
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contributions
- Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
- Flexible scheduling
- Generous time off
- Wellness resources
Pay in context
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Employer
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Large tertiary care hospital complex and regional clinics
- Facility type
- Tertiary care hospital complex with multiple satellite dialysis units
- Beds
- 500
- Patient population
- Regional population of approximately 460,000
- EHR
- EPIC
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Questions to ask the employer
- Is $450,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Call burden
- 1:6 call schedule with supplemental casual/locum coverage support as needed
- Patient volume
- Dialysis population approximately 300 patients
- Panel size
- 300
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including ICU nephrology, acute dialysis, post-transplant care, and outpatient dialysis units
- Coverage model
- Consultative service with hospitalists managing admissions
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- Listed on official posting
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
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 Email: Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.