Nephrology NP/PA: Academic Kidney Care Leader

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Generous PTO and CME allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the Nephrology team at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health. You will provide comprehensive kidney care across inpatient and outpatient settings, partnering with nephrologists to deliver evidence-based treatment.

The role emphasizes CKD/ESRD management, dialysis coordination, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
• Current Georgia licensure or eligibility for Georgia licensure.
• National board certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• DEA certification or eligibility.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nephrology care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients with acute and chronic kidney diseases.
• Manage patients with CKD, ESRD, dialysis-dependent conditions, hypertension, electrolyte abnormalities, and glomerular disorders.
• Conduct patient evaluations, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and prescribe appropriate therapies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, dialysis teams, pharmacists, and other multidisciplinary providers to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in hospital rounds, consultations, and ongoing patient care management.
• Educate patients and families regarding kidney disease management, treatment plans, and preventive care strategies.
• Document patient encounters in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and billing requirements.
• Support quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, and clinical process improvement efforts.
• Participate in educational and academic activities, including training and mentoring of learners as appropriate.

Skills

Nephrology care

Inpatient & outpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

Georgia licensure or eligibility

National board certification

DEA certification

BLS certification

Tools

DEA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Augusta, GA seeks an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the Nephrology team at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health. You will provide comprehensive kidney care across inpatient and outpatient settings, partnering with nephrologists to deliver evidence-based treatment.

The role emphasizes CKD/ESRD management, dialysis coordination, patient education, and multidisciplinary collaboration within a nationally recognized academic health system dedicated to