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225 North Smith Avenue
Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2592
Date Posted:
June 04, 2026
Department:
62837000 Nephrology
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Every 4th
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Specializes in diseases and disorders of the kidney, and conditions that impact renal function.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care.
- Provides specialty care for patients with diseases or disorders of the kidney, or conditions which impact renal function.
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
-
May participate in on-call rotation.
-
Quality.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine required and
- Completion of a fellowship in nephrology from an approved school of medicine required
- 0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in the designated specialty required
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
- ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days and
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
- Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required and
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine upon hire required and
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required and
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required and
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $390,000 to $410,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits include:
- Health \& Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education \& Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
- Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
- Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility \& details.
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
225 North Smith Avenue
Suite 300
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2592
Date Posted:
June 04, 2026
Department:
62837000 Nephrology
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation:
Every 4th
Job Summary:
Responsible for direct patient care by reviewing patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families. Specializes in diseases and disorders of the kidney, and conditions that impact renal function.
Key Position Details:
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
- Direct Patient Care.
- Provides specialty care for patients with diseases or disorders of the kidney, or conditions which impact renal function.
- Reviews patient's medical history while collecting, prioritizing, and synthesizing comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care.
- Provides education, consultation or intervention to patients (treatment plan) and their families.
- Works collaboratively with patients to improve their health and well-being.
- Practices in a thoughtful manner including consideration for cultural diversity, individual autonomy and legal responsibilities.
- Charts in electronic format in accordance with licensure and scope.
- Actively participates in multidisciplinary team approach to case management.
- May provide care in an ambulatory clinic, inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
-
May participate in on-call rotation.
-
Quality.
- Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
- May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine required and
- Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine required and
- Completion of a fellowship in nephrology from an approved school of medicine required
- 0 to 2 years of demonstrated experience in the designated specialty required
- Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire and
- ACLS-BLS Tier 3 - Multisource required within 180 Days and
- PALS - Pediatric Advance Life Support - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire and
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation - Multisource required depending on business unit upon hire
- Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required and
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine upon hire required and
- Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required and
- Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required and
- National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $390,000 to $410,000 per year
The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full-time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefit Summary
At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That’s why we invest in your growth and well-being — professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.
Benefits include:
- Health \& Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
- Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
- Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
- Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
- Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
- Education \& Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
- Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
- Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility \& details.
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Nephrologist
Verify your credentials meet ECFMG standards
PERM requires your foreign medical degree to be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates before your employer files. Confirm your ECFMG certificate is current and your USMLE steps are complete before approaching employers about sponsorship.
Target academic medical centers and nephrology groups
Large hospital systems and university-affiliated nephrology divisions file PERM more routinely than private practices. Fellowship programs at teaching hospitals often lead directly to attending positions with built-in sponsorship infrastructure, shortening your path to an I-140 filing.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Nephrologist roles by employers with active green card filing history. This lets you focus your applications on practices that have already run PERM for similar positions, rather than starting from scratch with employers unfamiliar with the process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and geographic area. Look up the current figure using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage so you can confirm the proposed salary satisfies PERM requirements from the start.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification decision
Nephrologist roles typically qualify under EB-2 as positions requiring an advanced degree, but some employers file under EB-3. Your priority date and country of birth affect which category moves faster toward a visa number, so clarify the classification with your employer before PERM is filed.
Ask how your employer handles the supervised recruitment period
PERM requires employers to run DOL-supervised recruitment before filing, documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were rejected. Ask prospective employers whether their legal team has handled this for nephrology roles before, since specialty physician positions require specific job-posting language to meet DOL standards.
Green Card Nephrologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Nephrologist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Nephrologist positions typically qualify under EB-2 because the role requires a medical degree, which USCIS treats as an advanced degree. Some employers file under EB-3 instead. Your country of birth determines which category has a shorter wait for a visa number, so discussing classification strategy with your employer before PERM is filed directly affects your timeline.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for physicians?
An H-1B is a temporary work visa, subject to the annual lottery and capped at six years without an approved I-140. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency from the start, has no annual lottery, and lets you accumulate priority date protection as your case progresses through the I-140 and adjustment of status stages.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Nephrologist?
The PERM labor certification phase currently takes around 18 to 24 months at the DOL, followed by USCIS processing the I-140 immigrant petition, which runs several months on standard processing. For applicants born in countries without significant visa backlogs, adjustment of status can follow relatively quickly. Indian and Chinese nationals face longer waits due to per-country annual limits.
Where can I find Nephrologist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Nephrologist roles filtered by employers with documented green card filing history. Targeting practices that have already completed PERM for similar nephrology positions means you're applying where the sponsorship infrastructure exists, rather than spending months educating an employer on a process they've never run.
Can a Nephrologist on a J-1 visa get employer-sponsored green card sponsorship?
A J-1 visa physician typically carries a two-year home-residency requirement before switching to H-1B or beginning green card sponsorship. You can satisfy this through a Conrad 30 waiver, often tied to service in a medically underserved area. Employers sponsoring J-1 physicians through Conrad 30 programs frequently continue with PERM and I-140 filings after the waiver service period ends.