Augusta, Georgia, United States (On-Site) · Posted 1 day ago
Industry Private practice
Job Function Nephrologist
Job Type Full-Time
Min Education MD
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

Practice Overview
Join a growing, physician-led nephrology practice in the Augusta, Georgia, metropolitan area, offering an exceptional opportunity to build a rewarding clinical career while participating in the growth of a dynamic healthcare organization.

We are seeking an outstanding General Nephrologist and an Interventional Nephrologist who are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered kidney care and interested in developing their professional and entrepreneurial potential.

Our practice offers competitive compensation, productivity-based incentives, retirement benefits, and opportunities for qualified physicians to pursue partnership and investment opportunities in healthcare real estate and dialysis-related joint ventures. Physicians with an interest in academic collaboration and clinical research will also have opportunities to participate in research initiatives as the practice expands.

We are looking for physicians who want to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while helping shape the future of nephrology in a growing regional market.

Position 1: General Nephrologist
Position Description
Visa sponsorship not available
 

The General Nephrologist will provide comprehensive care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease across inpatient, outpatient, and dialysis settings. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence, continuity of care, and practice development.

Responsibilities

       Diagnose and manage acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular disease, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and other renal conditions.

        Provide comprehensive medical management of patients receiving hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

        Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient clinics, and a shared call schedule.

        Collaborate with primary care physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, and other specialists.

        Help expand referral relationships and improve access to nephrology services.

        Participate in quality improvement, clinical research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

        Contribute to the growth and development of the practice, with opportunities for leadership and partnership.

Qualifications

        MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

        Completion of an accredited internal medicine residency and nephrology fellowship.

        Board-certified or board-eligible in nephrology.

        Eligible for an unrestricted Georgia medical license.

        Excellent clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.

Position 2: Interventional Nephrologist
Position Description
Visa sponsorship not available 

We are seeking an Interventional Nephrologist to help expand our dialysis vascular-access and endovascular services. This position offers an opportunity to combine clinical nephrology with procedural expertise while contributing to the development of a growing interventional service line.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with nephrologists, dialysis facilities, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and other healthcare professionals to improve access outcomes and patient care.

Responsibilities

        Evaluate and manage dialysis vascular-access dysfunction.

        Perform fistulograms, angioplasty, and other appropriate dialysis-access interventions within the physician's training, competency, and privileges.

        Develop efficient referral pathways for vascular-access evaluation and treatment.

        Collaborate with referring physicians and dialysis facilities to improve patient outcomes.

        Help develop and expand interventional nephrology services throughout the region.

        Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and evidence-based procedural initiatives when appropriate.

        Pursue opportunities for leadership, service-line development, and potential partnership.

Qualifications

        MD or DO degree and completion of appropriate residency and nephrology fellowship training.

        Board-certified or board-eligible in nephrology.

        Additional interventional nephrology training and demonstrated procedural competency.

        Eligibility for Georgia medical licensure and relevant facility privileges.

        Commitment to patient safety, quality outcomes, and collaborative care. 

Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract exceptional physicians, reward clinical performance, and support long-term professional growth.

Proposed Compensation Structure

        Signing Bonus: Competitive sign-on bonus based on experience and employment terms.

        Relocation Assistance: Moving allowance to facilitate relocation to the Augusta area.

        Productivity Incentives: Additional compensation based on an established productivity formula, with clearly defined performance metrics.

        Retirement Plan: 401(k) with employer matching or other employer contributions, as provided under the plan.

        Profit Sharing: Eligibility to participate in practice profit sharing under the applicable written plan.

        Professional Liability Insurance: Malpractice coverage with terms defined in the employment agreement.

        Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation, personal leave, and professional development time.

        Continuing Medical Education: Annual CME allowance and support for professional education.

        Licensure and Credentialing: Assistance with applicable licensing and credentialing expenses, as agreed.

Compensation will be tailored to qualifications, experience, clinical responsibilities, and the final employment agreement.

Partnership and Investment Opportunities
Build a Career. Participate in Growth. Create Long-Term Opportunity.
 

Our practice is interested in developing long-term relationships with physicians who want to contribute to the growth of the organization and potentially participate in ownership opportunities.

Qualified physicians may have opportunities to explore:

Practice Partnership

       A defined pathway toward equity ownership based on mutually agreed eligibility criteria, performance, and investment terms.

        Opportunities to contribute to practice strategy, clinical operations, and regional expansion.

Dialysis Joint Ventures

        Potential participation in appropriately structured dialysis-related joint ventures and other kidney-care businesses.

        Opportunities to help develop services that support high-quality, accessible dialysis care.

Healthcare Real Estate

        Potential investment or partnership opportunities involving medical office buildings, dialysis facilities, and other healthcare properties.

        Opportunities to participate in real estate ventures separate from clinical employment, subject to applicable agreements and eligibility.

Job ID: 86901440

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Nephrology Associates PC
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