Nephrology Physician Assistant

Privia Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare paid 100%

401K Plan

PTO

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

Privia Health is seeking a Nephrology NP/PA for Glendale and Phoenix, AZ. Join our physician-owned multi-specialty group with 85+ providers across 9 specialties and 23+ locations.

This full-time position offers a flexible 4–5 day workweek with no evenings, no weekends, and no on-call duties, along with a base salary plus wRVU bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years nephrology experience required.
• Must work independently; no new grads.
• State licensure and board certification required.
• HIPAA compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations for outpatient nephrology patients.
• Supervise CKD management and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage hypertension, electrolyte disorders, and renal anemia.
• Educate patients and families on dialysis modalities and renal replacement options.
• Coordinate access planning for AV fistula, graft, or dialysis catheter placement.

Skills

Nephrology experience

Independent practice

Education

State licensure & board certification

Job description

Our physician-owned multi-specialty group (85+ providers across 9 specialties, 23+ locations) is recruiting a Nephrology NP or PA for Glendale & Phoenix, AZ.

Scope of practice will include:

• Comprehensive Patient Evaluations: Conduct detailed clinical histories and targeted physical exams for new and returning outpatient nephrology patients.
• Chronic Disease Supervision: Formulate, implement, and adjust evidence-based management plans for patients across all stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD Stages 1-5).
• Hypertension Management: Diagnose and treat primary and secondary hypertension, including multi-drug regimens for resistant hypertension.
• Electrolyte & Metabolic Management: Interpret laboratory studies to manage metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia, renal osteodystrophy, and anemia of CKD (prescribing ESAs and iron therapies as appropriate).
• Medication Management: Review and adjust medication dosages based on renal function (eGFR / CrCl); reconcile complex drug regimens to minimize nephrotoxicity.
• Modal Education: Educate late-stage CKD patients and families on modalities of renal replacement therapy (In-Center Hemodialysis, Home Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Kidney Transplantation).
• Access Planning: Identify candidate access needs early and refer patients for timely creation of vascular access (AV fistula/graft) or peritoneal dialysis catheter placement.

Schedule/Compensation/Benefits:

• Flexible full-time schedule (4-5 days/week) offering great work-life balance with no evenings or weekends required, and no call.
• Offering competitive guaranteed base salary plus wRVU bonus, and complete benefits.
• Complete benefits including healthcare paid at 100%, 401K Plan, PTO, malpractice insurance etc.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of nephrology experience required, and must be able to work independently, no new grads considered
• Must love building relationships with patients, value bedside manner, and possess excellent clinical skills
• Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
• State licensure and board certification is required

Our practice is a proud member of Privia Medical Group, a national physician organization with more than 5,500+ providers with over 1,500+ locations in multiple states. Through high-performance physician groups, accountable care organizations, and population health management programs, Privia works in partnership with health plans, health systems and employers to better align reimbursements to quality and outcomes.