Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Nephrology

Panoramic Health•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinical Renal Associates (CRAL), part of the nationwide Panoramic Health network, is expanding its provider team and is seeking APPs who are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This is an opportunity to practice across a diverse nephrology environment, with exposure to outpatient clinics, hospitals, and dialysis settings throughout the Philadelphia region. You'll work closely with nephrologists and a multidisciplinary care team while developing meaningful, longitudinal relationships with patients. CRAL is dedicated to providing comprehensive kidney care throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. As part of Panoramic Health, a nationwide kidney care organization, CRAL combines the expertise of experienced nephrology providers with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and improved patient outcomes.

Requirements

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an active, unrestricted license in the state of practice
Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program
National board certification appropriate to the role
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, treatment planning, and patient management skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence

Nice To Haves

Nephrology, dialysis, renal, hospital medicine, or critical care experience is highly valued—but not required
Clinicians who are curious, collaborative, and eager to grow.
Strong clinical fundamentals and an interest in developing specialty expertise.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and manage patients with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.
Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations and develop individualized treatment plans.
Order and interpret laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
Manage medications and coordinate referrals and consultations.
Provide education focused on kidney health, disease progression, treatment options, and prevention.
Help patients become active participants in their care and treatment decisions.
Manage hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis patients in collaboration with the nephrology team.
Assess and manage complications associated with ESRD, including anemia, hypertension, bone and mineral disorders, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, and vascular access issues.
Monitor treatment response and adjust plans of care as appropriate.
Coordinate continuity of care between dialysis units, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Provide patient and family education and serve as a clinical resource to dialysis staff.
Perform admission histories and physical examinations and participate in inpatient management.
Evaluate patients with acute and chronic kidney disease and develop appropriate plans of care.
Participate in discharge planning and coordinate follow-up care.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment options and expected outcomes.
Help ensure continuity of care between the hospital, dialysis setting, and outpatient clinic.