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Physician Nephrology

Essentia Health
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Nephrology position at Essentia Health?

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Nephrologist - Casual

Duluth, MN

PRACTICE SPECIFICS

  • Join a long-term, low turnover team of 5 Nephrologists
  • Full scope of Nephrology practice
  • Clinical Nephrology, hypertension and post-transplant care
  • Hospital practice includes ICU and acute dialysis services as well as apheresis
  • Dialysis population of around 300 patients with 2 units in Duluth (18 & 22 stations) and 7 satellite locations (some have home dialysis); includes home hemodialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement, CAPD and CCPD
  • Physicians serve as Medical Director at the dialysis locations
  • Inpatient care at SMDC Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center, a combined 500 bed tertiary care hospital complex
  • Nephrology is a consultative service; hospitalists are the admitting service.
  • Team Members include RNs, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Nurse Practitioners
  • Essentia Health East market includes almost 1,000 physicians and advance practice clinicians with all medical and surgical specialties represented
  • Outreach consultative services at 10 regional clinic locations
  • EPIC electronic medicals records in clinic and hospital
  • Stretching out along Lake Superior’s beautiful shoreline, the Duluth area offers a quality of life that is unmatched, historic architecture, excellent school systems, thriving higher education and extensive access to parks and outdoor recreation.

REQUIREMENTS

  • BC/BE Nephrology

LOCATION

  • Duluth, MN
  • 150 miles north of the north of Minneapolis/St. Paul
  • Metro population: 125,000
  • Regional service area: 460,000. Comprised of 20 clinics and 7 Hospitals

COMPENSATION

Daily Casual rate $2300.00. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, quality incentives or production-based compensation.

For more information, contact:

Liz Huesman

Senior Physician Recruiter

Essentia Health

701-261-6824

Elizabeth.Huesman@essentiahealth.org

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.
Job Location: Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
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Salary : $2,300

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