Nephrology Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

One of our Partners is seeking a Board-Certified Nephrology Physician to provide combined inpatient, outpatient, dialysis, and call coverage at an acute care hospital in Maryville, Tennessee. This assignment includes weekday clinic coverage with 24-hour call, compensated under a single daily rate that includes both clinic and call responsibilities, with callback paid separately.

• Schedule:

• Clinic: Monday–Friday | 8 hours/day (flexible start/end)

• Call: 24-hour call (frequency varies)

Patient Population: Adults only

Scope: Inpatient & outpatient nephrology; dialysis (hemodialysis and peritoneal)

EMR: Epic

License: Active Tennessee license required (IMLC not accepted)

Pay Ranking: Top 12% nationally for Nephrology locum assignments with call (2025 market data)
Estimated Total Contract Earnings (excluding callback): ~$400,000

Assignment Highlights

• 24-hour daily rate includes both clinic and call coverage

• Inpatient and outpatient nephrology responsibilities

• Dialysis coverage: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

• No pediatric patients

• Epic EMR

• All orientation hours are billable

• Travel expenses are billable (airfare, lodging, rental car, mileage)

• HPA Healthcare is a Joint Commission–certified agency

• Malpractice insurance coverage provided

Job Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nephrology consults and rounding

• Manage outpatient nephrology clinic patients

• Oversee dialysis patients (hemo and peritoneal)

• Participate in 24-hour call rotation

• Respond to callbacks as clinically indicated

• Document all encounters accurately in Epic

Skills & Experience

• Board Certified in Nephrology (required)

• Active Tennessee medical license (required)

• Dialysis management experience required

• Epic EMR experience required

• Clean background required