Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologist to join a well-established and growing practice in Lynchburg, Virginia. The incoming physician will join a collaborative team of 8 Nephrologists and 6 Advanced Practitioners (including part-time providers). Our group is the primary nephrology provider for a region serving approximately 350,000 residents, with extensive outpatient, inpatient, and dialysis-based care.

About the Practice:

• Primary nephrology group for the Central Virginia region
• Coverage of 13 dialysis clinics, with medical directorship in 7
• Management of 660+ ESRD dialysis patients and more than 10,000 CKD patients
• Two main outpatient CKD clinics and coverage of two regional hospitals
• Highly collegial environment with strong administrative and clinical support

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in a shared hospital call schedule (current weekend rotation: 1:6)
• Provide care in outpatient nephrology clinics
• Round at dialysis units and manage ESRD and CKD patient populations
• Collaborate with fellow physicians and advanced practitioners to deliver high-quality nephrology care

Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting Salary: $270,000 with annual increases
• Partnership Track: Transparent 3-year path to partnership
• Health & Insurance Benefits:
  • Fully paid family health insurance
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Dental insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company match after one year
• CME & Time Off:
  • CME allowance provided
  • 20 days PTO/CME in Year 1
  • 25 days in Year 2
  • 30 days in Year 3

About Lynchburg, Virginia:
Lynchburg is a vibrant, medium-sized city in Central Virginia nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area offers a wealth of outdoor activities, scenic hiking trails, excellent dining options, and a welcoming community environment. Families benefit from outstanding public, private, and charter school options. Lynchburg is also home to Liberty University and offers an excellent quality of life with a reasonable cost of living.

Visa Support:
Candidates with H1B visas, Green Cards, or U.S. citizenship are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

Requirements

Education & Certification:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Completion of a Nephrology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• Valid and unrestricted Virginia medical license (or ability to obtain prior to start)Current DEA certification (or ability to obtain)

Clinical Skills & Experience:

• Strong clinical competency in the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, and ESRD
• Experience managing patients in outpatient clinics, dialysis units, and hospital settings
• Ability to participate in shared call coverage (current weekend rotation 1:6)
• Familiarity with dialysis modalities, dialysis rounding, and CKD patient management
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care

Professional Skills & Expectations:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-physician, multi-APP practice
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Dedicated to maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Willingness to participate in medical directorship responsibilities as needed
• Professionalism consistent with a practice offering a partnership track

Additional Requirements:

• Eligibility to work in the United States (H1B visa, Green Card, and U.S. citizen applicants welcome)
• Commitment to uphold the values, mission, and standards of the practice and affiliated facilities