Queens, New York, Nephrologist Job – Close to JFK Airport/South Shore

Close to JFK Airport | South Shore / Rockaway

A community hospital in Queens, New York is seeking two Board Certified or Board Eligible Nephrologists to join a growing, hospital-employed nephrology service. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity combining inpatient consultative care with outpatient CKD management and dialysis oversight.

The role offers a balanced mix of high-acuity inpatient nephrology and community-focused chronic disease care, with strong leadership support and a mission centered on health equity.

• Provide timely consults for:

  • Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

  • Electrolyte and acid-base disorders

• Manage renal replacement therapies, including hemodialysis

• Collaborate with:

  • Intensivists

  • Vascular surgery

  • Heart Failure service (cardiorenal syndrome, diuretic resistance)

• Support peri-operative renal optimization and post-operative complications

• Possible procedures:

  • Quinton catheter placement

  • Kidney biopsy (as needed)

• Longitudinal management of:

  • CKD stages I–V

  • Polycystic kidney disease

  • Glomerular diseases

• Serve as a hypertension referral expert for refractory and secondary hypertension

• Provide medical oversight of outpatient dialysis units

• Lead transplant referral and coordination efforts for Rockaway residents

• Maintain high-quality documentation supporting CDI, risk adjustment, and CMI

• Emphasis on:

  • Acute on chronic kidney disease

  • Clear etiology of renal failure

• Participate in CDI education and respond to queries within 48 hours

• Support QI initiatives:

  • Reducing 30-day readmissions (CKD & Heart Failure)

  • Infection prevention, including CLABSI reduction

• Participate in community outreach focused on ESRD prevention

• Provide educational sessions for PCPs (e.g., CKD referral timing, proteinuria management)

• Engage in multidisciplinary committees addressing healthcare access disparities

• Full-time

• 8-hour shifts

• Average volume: 15–20 patients/day

• Weekend coverage: Every 3rd weekend

• Holiday coverage: Rotational

• Call: Required (non-negotiable)

• Clinic sessions required (flexibility with clinic days)

• MD or DO

• Completion of:

  • ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency

  • Nephrology Fellowship

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology

• Eligible for New York medical licensure

• POCUS experience preferred

• No visa sponsorship available

• Salary range: $375,000–$400,000

• Sign-on bonus

• CME reimbursement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)

• Employer-paid 403(b) retirement plan

• Credentialing timeframe: approximately 2–3 months

• COVID-19 vaccination required

• Queens, NY – South Shore / Rockaways

• Close proximity to JFK Airport

• Excellent public transportation

• Diverse community with vibrant dining, arts, and cultural options

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