Full-time Nephrologist

Ambu; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid family health insurance

Malpractice insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with 6% match after year 1

Job summary

Ambu is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologist to join a well-established practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. The incoming physician will join a collaborative team of 8 nephrologists and 6 advanced practitioners, providing outpatient, inpatient, and dialysis-based care.

The practice serves ~350,000 residents and offers a competitive compensation package, including a starting salary of $300,000 with annual increases, a transparent 3-year path to partnership, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology.
• Experience managing CKD, AKI, and ESRD in outpatient, dialysis, and hospital settings.
• Ability to participate in shared call coverage (1:6 weekends).
• Strong communication and teamwork in a multi-physician/APP practice.
• Virginia license or ability to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a shared hospital call schedule (1:6 weekends).
• Provide care in outpatient nephrology clinics.
• Round at dialysis units and manage ESRD and CKD patient populations.
• Collaborate with fellow physicians and advanced practitioners to deliver high-quality nephrology care.

Skills

Nephrology clinical skills

CKD/ESRD management

Dialysis unit experience

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Internal Medicine residency

Nephrology fellowship

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology

Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain)

DEA certification

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologist to join a well-established and growing practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. The incoming physician will join a collaborative team of 8 Nephrologists and 6 Advanced Practitioners (including part‑time providers). Our group is the primary nephrology provider for a region serving approximately 350,000 residents, with extensive outpatient, inpatient, and dialysis‑based care.

About the Practice

• Primary nephrology group for the Central Virginia region
• Coverage of 13 dialysis clinics, with medical directorship in 7
• Management of 660+ ESRD dialysis patients and more than 10,000 CKD patients
• Two main outpatient CKD clinics and coverage of two regional hospitals
• Highly collegial environment with strong administrative and clinical support

Position Responsibilities

• Participate in a shared hospital call schedule (current weekend rotation: 1:6)
• Provide care in outpatient nephrology clinics
• Round at dialysis units and manage ESRD and CKD patient populations
• Collaborate with fellow physicians and advanced practitioners to deliver high‑quality nephrology care

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Salary: $300,000 with annual increases
• Partnership Track: Transparent 3‑year path to partnership
• Health & Insurance Benefits:
  • Fully paid family health insurance
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Dental insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company match after one year
• CME & Time Off:
  • CME allowance provided
  • 20 days PTO/CME in Year 1
  • 25 days in Year 2
  • 30 days in Year 3

About Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg is a vibrant, medium‑sized city in Central Virginia nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers a wealth of outdoor activities, scenic hiking trails, excellent dining options, and a welcoming community environment. Families benefit from outstanding public, private, and charter school options. Lynchburg is also home to Liberty University and offers an excellent quality of life with a reasonable cost of living.

Job Requirements

• Education & Certification
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
  • Completion of a Nephrology fellowship
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
  • Valid and unrestricted Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
  • Current DEA certification (or ability to obtain)
• Clinical Skills & Experience
  • Strong clinical competency in the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and ESRD
  • Experience managing patients in outpatient clinics, dialysis units, and hospital settings
  • Ability to participate in shared call coverage (current weekend rotation 1:6)
  • Familiarity with dialysis modalities, dialysis rounding, and CKD patient management
  • Commitment to evidence‑based practice and high‑quality patient care
• Professional Skills & Expectations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multi‑physician, multi‑APP practice
  • Strong organizational and time‑management abilities
  • Dedicated to maintaining accurate and timely documentation
  • Willingness to participate in medical directorship responsibilities as needed
  • Professionalism consistent with a practice offering a partnership track
• Additional Requirements
  • Eligibility to work in the United States (H1B visa, Green Card, and U.S. citizen applicants welcome)
  • Commitment to uphold the values, mission, and standards of the practice and affiliated facilities

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.