Nephrologist Jobs

Nephrologist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, dialysis networks, and nephrology group practices, from early-career fellows to senior and program-director level, with specializations in transplant nephrology, interventional nephrology, and chronic kidney disease management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top stateTexas
Top employerPanoramic Health
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type94% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Baylor Scott & White Health
Nephrologist
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Baylor Scott & White Health
New 16h ago
Nephrologist
Baylor Scott & White Health
Temple, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
10,000+

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Nephrologist
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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Added 2d ago
Nephrologist
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Louisville, Kentucky
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$135k - $156k/yr
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Panoramic Health
BC BE Nephrologist
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BC BE Nephrologist
Panoramic Health
Miami, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
11-50

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Panoramic Health
Nephrologist Sponsorship Avilable
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Panoramic Health
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Nephrologist Sponsorship Avilable
Panoramic Health
Boynton Beach, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
11-50

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Corewell Health
Physician - Transplant Nephrologist - Royal Oak
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Corewell Health
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Physician - Transplant Nephrologist - Royal Oak
Corewell Health
Royal Oak, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
Hybrid
10,000+

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Nephrologist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Panoramic Health
Panoramic Health9 open roles
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US Renal Link7 open roles
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services22
  • Education10
  • Non-Profit & Social Services2
  • Science & Research1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nephrologist jobs.

  • MD or DO degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited nephrology fellowship
  • ABIM certification or board eligibility in nephrology
  • Active and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice
  • Experience managing hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and CKD patient panels
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • DEA registration and ability to obtain hospital medical staff privileges

Tips for Your Nephrologist Job Search

Tailor your CV to fellowship training

Lead your CV with your fellowship program, the volume and case mix you managed, and any procedural training such as kidney biopsy or dialysis access. Hiring committees weigh fellowship pedigree heavily, so make those details prominent rather than buried.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists nephrologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings that match your board status

ABIM nephrology board certification or active candidacy is a hard filter at most hospital systems. Read each posting carefully for whether they accept board-eligible candidates, since applying when you don't meet that threshold wastes time on both sides.

Distinguish inpatient from outpatient scope

Nephrology roles split sharply between hospital-based consultative work and outpatient clinic or dialysis-unit coverage. Clarify in your cover letter which model you're seeking, because a mismatch in practice expectations is the most common reason offers fall through late.

Prepare case presentations for academic interviews

Academic medical centers routinely ask candidates to present a complex CKD or transplant case to the division during interviews. Choose a case that shows your diagnostic reasoning on glomerular disease or electrolyte management, not just a straightforward dialysis initiation.

Negotiate call burden before signing

On-call frequency and how overnight calls are shared across the group often matters more than base compensation in nephrology. Ask directly how many nights per month are expected, how frequently weekends rotate, and whether a nocturnist or APP covers first call.

Nephrologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most nephrologists?

The companies hiring the most nephrologists right now include Panoramic Health, US Renal Link, and Kaiser Permanente, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large dialysis networks and integrated health systems consistently account for the bulk of active postings nationwide.

How many nephrologist jobs are remote?

About 6% of nephrologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the primarily hands-on nature of the specialty. Telehealth-focused roles in chronic kidney disease management and second-opinion consultative nephrology make up the majority of the remote share within the field.

How do you become a nephrologist?

You complete medical school, then a three-year internal medicine residency, and then an ACGME-accredited nephrology fellowship that typically runs two years. After fellowship you sit for the ABIM nephrology board examination. Most positions also require obtaining a state medical license and hospital privileges before you can begin seeing patients independently.

Can you get hired as a nephrologist with limited experience?

Many group practices and hospital systems actively recruit candidates who are finishing fellowship or are newly board-eligible, so limited attending experience is not a barrier. Roles at community dialysis centers and regional hospital systems tend to be more open to early-career nephrologists than highly competitive academic divisions. Demonstrating strong procedural training and a solid fellowship reference from a program director carries significant weight.

What does the nephrologist interview process look like?

Most processes begin with a phone or video screen with a division chief or hiring physician, followed by an on-site day that includes meetings with the medical director, a facility tour, and often a case presentation to the nephrology group. Academic positions may add a formal grand-rounds or research talk. Offers typically come within a few weeks of the final on-site visit, though credentialing and privileging extend the start timeline further.

Where can I find and apply to nephrologist jobs?

You can find and apply to nephrologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty focus, practice model preference, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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