FT Nephrologist - J1 Eligible (Yuma)

Excellent opportunity for a full-time nephrologist to join a well-respected nephrology group that provides a full range of renal care services and are recognized leaders in the community. They practice has been in the area for more than 30 years and is the premier provider of renal care in the area. They promote a healthy collegial work environment for their physician team and staff.

• Best in class care for renal patients
• Cohesive and friendly work environment
• Immediate patient base for new physician
• Manageable in-patient census
• Good call schedule
• Attractive starting salary and benefits
• Partnership track w/no buy-in
• Excellent long-term earning potential
• Easy access to major metro locations
• Balanced lifestyle

Candidate Qualifications:

• MD or DO from accredited medical school
• Completion of a nephrology fellowship at an accredited program
• BC/BE in internal medicine and nephrology
• Licensed in Arizona or able to obtain a license
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not required
• Able to provide sponsorship for J1 or H1

Yuma is known for being the sunniest place on earth and recognized by the Guinness Book for World Records. This beautiful desert community is in the Sonoran Desert, near the Mexico and California borders. Yuma county has an estimated population of 200,000 people with half living in the city of Yuma. It is the fastest growing area behind Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. Being a young, bilingual population with a median age of 31 years old, Yuma County has attracted many companies to the region and with that, many workers, and families. During the winter months Yuma is a haven to snowbirds and the citys population grows by 30%.

Living in Yuma has its perks. Housing is affordable and your dollar goes a lot further. The median house price in Yuma is $289,000, while in Phoenix it is $436,000 and in San Diego it is $910,000. With all the money you save on housing, you will be able to buy an off-road vehicle and hit the sand dunes (the very ones used in the movie Return of The Jedi), attend every local festival, go to Coachella, or take day or weekend trips to San Diego, Phoenix, and Palm Springs.

Yuma is a great place to call home.

• Phoenix 2.5 hrs.
• San Diego 2.5 hrs.
• Tucson 3 hrs.
• Big Bear 4 hrs.
• Los Angeles 4.5 hrs.
• Las Vegas 5 hrs.

To learn more about this position, please contact us at [email protected] or at 612-237-9199 and reference job T1-516.

NephMD Recruitment provides nephrology-focused recruitment and career guidance services using a personalized approach that isn't transactional, and always personal. We have 25 years of experience in nephrology. Career guidance is always free. Contact Tammy Elzy at [email protected] or at (612)237-9199. Check out our website at for more opportunities.