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Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts

Nephrologist (Adult Diabetes)

NephrologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$350k

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Job Description

Joslin Diabetes Center is seeking a full-time BC/BE nephrologist of any experience level to join our clinical practice located in Boston, MA. We are seeking an individual committed to the delivery of outstanding nephrology clinical care with a focus on kidney disease in patients living with diabetes as well as interested in contributing to the education and mentorship of trainees in a collaborative academic environment.

The Joslin Kidney and Hypertensive section provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient subspecialty services, including inpatient evaluation of acute kidney injury, critical care consultation, continuous renal replacement therapy, acute and chronic hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, nephrolithiasis, hypertension and outpatient management of CKD and kidney transplant recipients. The individual should work in a collegial fashion with adult diabetes physicians and nurse practitioners and with diabetes educators, including nurses, dietitians, and exercise physiologists; Perform academic and scholarly activities; Function as a member of the medical staff of the hospital(s) where he/she practices; Interact with the Clinic and Center Administrators in a positive and constructive fashion; Work collaboratively with the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Nephrology Division with which the Joslin Diabetes Center has a joint clinical venture.

Qualifications

BC/BE nephrologist able to be certified and obtain medical licensure in Massachusetts.

Time will be allocated between clinic, research, inpatient service, PD and HD dialysis coverage and/or other responsibilities based on need, funding and applicant interest.

Joslin Physicians are a part of Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) and should directly apply on the HMFP website: click here to be directed to the HMFP job post.

As a health care organization, we have the responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Treats patients with general kidney disorders.
  • Evaluates and diagnoses all types of kidney disorders
  • Chooses appropriate therapy.
  • Works in a collaborative manner with other Joslin Diabetes Center/Joslin Clinic healthcare providers to assure high quality management.
  • Provides ongoing management assistance.
  • Treat patients with diabetic kidney disease.
  • Evaluates and diagnoses kidney conditions and disorders in addition to diabetic kidney disease.
  • Chooses appropriate therapy.
  • Recognizes complications of kidney disorders.
  • Chooses treatment to avoid and minimize complications.
  • Provides ongoing management assistance.
  • Treats general medical problems, within the context of a referral practice.
  • Evaluates general health status.
  • Diagnoses diseases besides diabetes.
  • Provides general medical therapy.
  • Refers patients when additional expertise is needed.
  • Works in collaboration with primary care physicians.
  • Works in a collegial fashion with other Joslin Clinic health care professionals.
  • Ensures that patients are seen and evaluated by diabetes health care professionals when appropriate.

Effects management plan in a cooperative manner and shares responsibility with allied health professionals including adult diabetes, mental health, pediatrics, ophthalmology, certified diabetes educator, nutritionists, exercise physiologists and nurse practitioners.

Participates in Teaching Activities

Participates in teaching of fellows, residents and medical students in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

Participates in teaching CME and other educational activities sponsored by the Kidney & Hypertension Section or Joslin Diabetes Center.

Actively Performs Academic Research

  • Participates or leads Basic or Clinical Research activity.
  • Participates in academic teaching pursuits or mentorship.
  • Seeks funding for research activity as needed.
  • Scholarly activities in clinical or translational research are encouraged.
  • Interacts with the medical staff.
  • Fulfills obligations specified by hospital and Center Bylaws.
  • Participates on committees as needed.
  • Attends and participates actively in conferences.
  • Performs in a collegial fashion with other Center/Clinic and hospital or community physicians.
  • Interacts with the physicians in training (House staff).
  • Satisfies departmental teaching obligations.
  • Participates in conferences with House staff.
  • Discusses patients and cases of interest with the House staff.
  • Communicates about inpatient management.
  • Interacts with the Administrative Staff.
  • Works effectively with the Section Chief and Chief Medical Officer.
  • Works constructively with the Center Administrators and other Administrative Personnel.
  • Participates in referral development activities.
  • Presents lectures and promotes the program to physicians, hospital staff, and potential referral sources.

Participates in Joslin community activities (e. g. lectures, health fairs, radio programs).

Qualifications

  • M.D. degree from an accredited school
  • Residency in internal medicine
  • Fellowship in nephrology
  • Certification and licensure in Massachusetts
  • Board certified in internal medicine
  • Board certified in nephrology (or eligible for Board certification with certification expected)

The base pay range reflects what Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (HMFP) reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of posting and may be modified from time to time.

Actual compensation within this range may be determined based on several factors, including academic appointment, work experience, specialty training, geography of work location, anticipated productivity, FTE basis, and role expectations.

In addition to base compensation, this role may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which may include bonuses for productivity and quality.

HMFP also offers a comprehensive and generous employee benefits program to eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plan(s) with employer contributions.

  • (Min)
  • USD $150,000.00/Yr.
  • (Max)
  • USD $350,000.00/Yr.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diabetes managementKidney disease treatmentHypertension managementMedical teachingPatient diagnosisCollaborative care

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $236k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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About Joslin Diabetes Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, Massachusetts
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement plan with employer contributions
Performance-based incentives

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.