Nephrologist – Telemedicine (PRN / 1099 Independent Contractor)

Avelecare; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Avel eCare seeks a Nephrologist to join our Specialty Clinic as a PRN / 1099 Independent Contractor. This remote role delivers nephrology care to underserved populations via telemedicine.

You will provide outpatient consultations, have schedules provided about two weeks in advance, collaborate with on-site teams, and document visits clearly following telehealth workflows to ensure high-quality care. This opportunity offers flexibility and the chance to impact patients in correctional facilities

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted medical license.
• DEA certification.
• Telemedicine experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote outpatient consults through secure telemedicine platforms.
• Review patient information and develop appropriate care recommendations.
• Collaborate with on-site clinical teams to coordinate next steps in care.
• Document visits clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Follow Avel’s established telehealth workflows to ensure smooth and professional consults.

Education

MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted medical license.

Job description

SUMMARY

Avel eCare, a leader in delivering specialty telemedicine across the U.S., is seeking a Nephrologist to join our Specialty Clinic team as a PRN / 1099 Independent Contractor. This role offers you the freedom to practice remotely while ensuring that patients in underserved populations gain access to critical nephrology expertise. Enjoy the flexibility of PRN scheduling, the support of Avel’s established telehealth network, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.

This position delivers specialty care via telemedicine to underserved populations in correctional facilities. Physicians in this role will provide outpatient consultations, with schedules provided approximately two weeks in advance to ensure predictability and flexibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide remote outpatient consults through secure telemedicine platforms.
• Review patient information and develop appropriate care recommendations.
• Collaborate with on-site clinical teams to coordinate next steps in care.
• Document visits clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Follow Avel’s established telehealth workflows to ensure smooth and professional consults.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• MD or DO degree with an active, unrestricted medical license.
• DEA certification.
• Telemedicine experience preferred but not required.

ABOUT AVEL eCARE

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with more than 650 health systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Clinic, Senior Care, and School Health — impacting nearly two million patients annually.

For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.

MISSION

"We transform access to high-quality healthcare for people and communities through integrated virtual solutions."

VISION

"Setting the standard for healthcare delivery by creating the nation’s most trusted Virtual Health System, through innovation and partnership."