Nephrologist

Alameda Health System • Oakland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The physician will provide nephrology services for Alameda Health System, with services on-site at Highland Hospital. The role provides full-scope nephrology care in outpatient clinics at Highland Hospital and outreach clinics, and as part of the inpatient consult service. The physician also provides outpatient dialysis care and didactic education to Internal Medicine Residents. Care is delivered using a collaborative team model characterized by supportive physician, APP, and staff interaction. The call schedule is one in six, with each call lasting 12 hours. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the Chief of Nephrology or their designee.

The practice offers a balance of nephrology scope that can be tailored to specialized interests and a mission-driven environment with diverse, representative colleagues. The job description also highlights a family-centered culture supportive of parents and caregivers, generous days off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay rates listed are $630 for weekend/holiday call, $394 for weeknight call, and $192.32 per SAN hour. Final compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and organizational needs. Eligible positions are offered a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.).
• Completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Nephrology.
• Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-scope nephrology care in outpatient clinics at Highland Hospital and outreach clinics.
• Participate in the inpatient nephrology consult service.
• Provide didactic education to Internal Medicine Residents.
• Provide care through a collaborative team model involving physicians, APPs, and staff.
• Participate in a call schedule of one in six, with each call lasting 12 hours.
• Provide dialysis care in the outpatient setting.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Nephrology or their designee.

Benefits

• Generous days off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Family-centered culture that supports parents and caregivers.
• Eligible positions receive a comprehensive benefits program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree