Transplant or General Nephrologist (1.0 FTE) - Minneapolis, MN

Hennepin Health Limited; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 348,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Retirement Funds

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis is seeking a full-time Transplant or General Nephrologist to join the Nephrology Division, with a focus on transplant nephrology or broad nephrology duties. The division offers diverse practice opportunities in hypertension, dialysis, transplantation, and CKD management, with teaching responsibilities for residents and fellows.

The role includes clinical research opportunities and collaboration with the University of Minnesota, with a commitment to serving

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current or eligibility for a Minnesota medical license.
• Completed nephrology fellowship (ACGME/AOA/RCPSC).
• Residency in Internal Medicine with appropriate accreditation.
• Board certification in Nephrology within 4 years of completing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide transplant nephrology care with emphasis on pre- and post-transplant management.
• Deliver general nephrology services including electrolyte disorders, CKD, dialysis (HD/PD/home HD).
• Collaborate with University of Minnesota affiliations and participate in teaching residents and fellows.
• Engage in clinical research and participate in program development in nephrology and transplantation.

Education

MD or DO degree

Medical license in Minnesota

ACGME/AOA/RCPSC nephrology fellowship

Internal Medicine residency (ACGME/AOA/RCPSC)

Board certification in Nephrology

Job description

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research (learn more here). Hennepin Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer: applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.We are seeking a full-time Transplant or General Nephrologist with a commitment to serving diverse and underserved patient populations to join the Nephrology Division, with a primary focus on clinical responsibilities.The successful transplant candidate will be well-versed in all aspects of Nephrology but will be expected to focus on transplant nephrology. The successful general nephrology candidate will have broader responsibilities related to electrolyte balance, nephrolithiasis, acute kidney injury and continuous renal replacement therapy, chronic kidney disease, and end stage renal disease, including understanding of and experience with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home hemodialysis.About the DivisionDiverse practice opportunities in hypertension, acute and chronic kidney diseases, bone and mineral metabolism, acute and chronic dialysis, as well as transplantation.The Division of Nephrology has an ACGME accredited fellowship program, and its faculty are affiliated with the University of Minnesota. Appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.Ample opportunities for clinical research, with both the United States Renal Data System (USRDS) and the Scientific Registry for Transplant Recipients (SRTR) contracts in our Division.Patient care and support staff includes 15 Physicians, 2 APPs, Coordinators, Dietitians, Social Workers.Opportunity HighlightsTransplant NephrologyComprehensive transplant program including pre- and post-transplant care of a diverse patient population.Clinic workload distributed between inpatient and outpatient settings.Possibility of focusing on transplant care or combining transplant and general nephrology service.Positive work-life balance including flexibility in setting clinic blocks, 5-6 weekend call rotations/year, and approximately 28 call nights/year (supervising a fellow).General NephrologyA balance of clinical practice, resident and fellow education, administrative responsibilities, with opportunities to participate in clinical research activities.Clinic workload distributed between inpatient and outpatient settings.In addition to staffing a Nephrology consult service, the successful candidate will provide care on the primary Nephrology service, where the Nephrologist serves as the attending of record managing all aspects of patient care while teaching residents and fellows.Outpatient responsibilities include Nephrology clinic and management of hemodialysis (in-center and home) and peritoneal dialysis patients.Positive work-life balance including flexibility in setting clinic blocks, 5-6 weekend call rotations/year, and approximately 28 call nights/year (supervising a fellow).QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMD or DO degreeCurrent or eligibility for license to practice as a physician in MinnesotaCompletion of an ACGME, AOA or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited training in Residency training program in Internal MedicineCompletion of an ACGME, AOA or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited training in Fellowship training program in NephrologyBoard certification in Nephrology is required within 4 years of completing trainingPreferred Qualifications (Applicable Only to Transplant Candidates)Completion of a Kidney Transplant fellowshipAt least one year of direct Nephrology experience in an ambulatory/inpatient settingTransplant experience or trainingHennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements. Positions at Hennepin Healthcare are credentialed through the Office of the Medical Staff according to their policies. Total Rewards Package:We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; and Tuition reimbursement.For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 1.00 (80 hours per pay period)Shift Detail: DayJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: RegularEligible for Benefits: YesUnion/Non Union: Non-UnionMin: $348,000Max: $360,000Job Posting: Oct-21-2026