Nephrology Physician

Altru Health; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System in Grand Forks, ND seeks a nephrologist to join a collaborative team of nephrologists and APPs. The role includes balanced clinic and inpatient responsibilities with a 1-week-per-month call commitment, and regional outreach opportunities to support surrounding communities.

Strong patient volume with a solid referral base, and a supportive, team-focused environment with predictable scheduling and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine from an accredited medical school.
• Must be eligible to sit for Canadian or American Board; American/Canadian board certification or equivalent (AOA/RCPSC/RCPSC).
• License to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota; eligibility for ND/MN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients within Altru Health System.
• Counsel patients and provide preventative care guidance.
• Adhere to policies and standards; document thoroughly for reimbursement and quality.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate in Medicine (MD)

ND/MN medical license

Job description

Location:

Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

Nephrologist - Altru Health System Grand Forks, North Dakota

Position Highlights

Join a collaborative team of Nephrologists and experienced APPs

Balanced practice with both clinic and inpatient responsibilities

Call requirement: 1 week per month, primarily telephone call

Opportunities for regional outreach to support patients in surrounding communities

Strong referral base with steady, consistent patient volume

What We Offer

Supportive, team-focused practice environment

Consistent scheduling and work-life balance

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Requirements:

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Nephrology

Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Contact: Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, [e-mail]

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System who present with injuries or illnesses.

Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.

Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru's policies and standards.

Achieves the Altru Health System Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis.

Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.

Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification.

Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment

Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members. This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands :

• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Carry: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (< 10 pounds)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Infrequent DriverReference ID: R1358