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Duluth, Minnesota

Physician - Nephrology - Duluth, MN

NephrologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Compensation Range: $1.00–$1000K

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Job Description

Building Location

Building F - Duluth Clinic - 3rd Street

Department

2901070 NEPHROLOGY - EH DC

Job Description

  • Education Qualifications:
  • Nephrologist Opportunity — Duluth, Minnesota

Essentia Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Nephrologist to join an established, collaborative nephrology team in Duluth, Minnesota. This is an excellent full-scope nephrology opportunity within a large tertiary care system serving a regional population of approximately 460,000.

This position offers a competitive compensation package starting at $450,000, with additional earning potential through bonuses, quality incentives, and/or production-based compensation.

  • Opportunity Highlights
  • Join an established team of 5 nephrologists
  • 1:6 call schedule with supplemental casual/locum coverage support as needed
  • Full-scope nephrology practice, including clinical nephrology, hypertension, dialysis, ICU nephrology, and post-transplant care
  • Hospitalists serve as the admitting service; nephrology functions as a consultative service
  • Inpatient practice at SMDC Medical Center and St. Mary’s Medical Center, a combined 500-bed tertiary care hospital complex
  • EPIC EMR used in both clinic and hospital settings
  • Strong support team, including RNs, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Nurse Practitioners
  • Medical directorship opportunities associated with outpatient dialysis units
  • Work within Essentia Health’s East Market, which includes nearly 1,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across all major medical and surgical specialties
  • Practice Details
  • The nephrology practice includes a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services, including:
  • Clinical nephrology
  • Hypertension management
  • Post-transplant care
  • Acute dialysis services
  • ICU nephrology
  • Apheresis
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Home hemodialysis

CAPD and CCPD

  • The dialysis population is approximately 300 patients, supported by dialysis units in the Duluth/Twin Ports area and multiple satellite locations throughout the region. Dialysis sites are located in communities including:
  • Duluth, MN
  • Hermantown, MN
  • Virginia, MN
  • Grand Rapids, MN
  • Hibbing, MN
  • Cloquet, MN
  • Ashland, WI
  • Hayward, WI
  • Outreach consultative services are provided at 3 Twin Ports clinics and 6 regional clinic locations.

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Minnesota and/or Wisconsin
  • Current fellows and experienced nephrologists are encouraged to apply
  • Location: Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth is located on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Superior and offers an exceptional quality of life. The community is known for its historic architecture, excellent school systems, thriving higher education institutions, and outstanding access to outdoor recreation.

Duluth offers year-round activities including hiking, biking, skiing, boating, fishing, and access to extensive parks and trails. The city is approximately 150 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and serves as a regional hub for northeastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.

  • Metro population: approximately 125,000
  • Regional service area: approximately 460,000
  • Essentia Health regional network includes 20 clinics and 7 hospitals

Compensation

Starting compensation is $450,000. Hired candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation through bonuses, quality incentives, and/or production-based compensation.

For more information about this exciting opportunity and the community of Virginia, MN, please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran Status.

  • Search or Apply online at www.essentiahealth.org/careers or contact:
  • Liz Huesman, Sr. Physician Recruiter
  • (work) 701-261-6824 (fax) 218-722-9952
  • Email: Elizabeth.Huesman@EssentiaHealth.org

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

  • FTE:
  • 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

  • Shift Rotation:
  • Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

8

Shift End Time

5

Weekends

When on Call

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Yes

Union

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range

$1.00 - $1,000,000.00

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide full-scope nephrology care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including clinical nephrology, hypertension, dialysis, ICU nephrology, and post-transplant care. Deliver consultative services, support acute and chronic dialysis therapies, and provide outreach consultations at regional clinics.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient CareOutpatient CareConsultative Care

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Essentia Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 134 active listings.

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 5,000 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $50 per wRVU — implying roughly $250k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Below most Nephrology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 70 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Duluth

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,428/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Duluth, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Essentia Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Duluth, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) plan with employer contributions
Training and tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Generous time off
Wellness resources