Nephrology Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Nephrology Physician Assistant

• Setting: Post-acute/skilled nursing care

• Schedule: Part-time, 2 days per week

• Compensation: Up to $70,000 (1099 contract)

Description

Provide comprehensive nephrology care to patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease in post-acute care settings. You will assess, evaluate, diagnose, and manage kidney conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and coordinate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams. You will also educate patients, families, and facility staff and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

• Educate patients, families, and facility staff on kidney disease and renal treatment plans

• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed

• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation

• Support initiatives to reduce hospitalizations and Return-to-Hospital (RTH) events

Requirements

• Active and unrestricted state Nurse Practitioner license or Active PA license

• NCCPA certification required (for PA)

• Master’s Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or Master’s Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program

• CPR BCLS/BLS certified

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

• Ability to work independently in the clinical environment

• Nephrology experience preferred

• Post-acute care experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: up to $70,000

• Census planning support to optimize daily workload and maintain consistent patient volume

• AI-assisted documentation via MoxieLink with clinical oversight

• Paid onboarding, training, and orientation

• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage

• Ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

• 1099 contract