Nephrologist - Physician
Listed compensation
$349k
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Job Description
Job Requirements
Company Description
University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a physician-led, internationally recognized healthcare system offering uniquely rewarding careers in major Maryland marketplaces. Create your future in a healthcare setting that is right for you and your practice. Become part of something greater by applying your experience, input, and leadership as a clinician and healthcare expert.
Job Description
UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, a member of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), is seeking a BE/BC Nephrologist to join a well-established practice in Easton, MD.
UM Shore Medical Nephrologists provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans for our patients on Maryland’s eastern shore. Our physicians and nurse practitioners have been recognized for their innovative patient service programs and for actively engaging in local outreach efforts to implement education programs that encourage early dete4ction and treatments of renal disease.
Job Specifics
- Work Schedule: weekdays, rotating weekends, some holidays and on-call.
- Monday-Thursday 8 am – 4:30 pm, Friday 8am-3pm
- Hospital Call 1:4
- Inpatient and Outpatient services
- J1 waiver and H1B visa supported
Live and work close to the spectacular Chesapeake Bay in these ideal locations that offer family friendly neighborhoods, gourmet restaurants and shopping.
This regional health care network serving Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Kent, and Talbot counties includes the UM Shore Medical Center at Easton, UM Shore Health Medical Center at Dorchester in Cambridge and UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown.
UM Shore Regional Health, which was formed in July of 2013, connects residents and visitors to primary care and specialty physicians, emergency medical services, and a coordinated system of prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
UMMS hospitals and health care facilities are equal opportunity employers and proud of an environment of diversity
Qualifications
- Possesses and maintains current license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland required.
- Possesses and maintains current Board Certification within practicing specialty required
- Possesses and maintains current DEA or similar Narcotics and Controlled Substances Certification required.
- Possesses and maintains, if applicable, appropriate clinical privileges at a minimum of one UMMS affiliated acute care facility.
- Demonstrates meeting minimum CME requirements for licensure and board certification.
- Demonstrates appropriate qualifications and experience to perform the duties required of this position.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Annual salary: $349,180. “The posted compensation reflects the range based on current median MGMA and SullivanCotter benchmarks. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the physician’s experience, training, and qualifications”
Other Compensation: generous sign-on package, including your choice of a $20,000–$25,000 sign-on bonus or a $50,000 housing allowance toward the purchase of a home in your first year. We also offer relocation assistance up to $10,000 and a competitive production bonus—all designed to support your transition and long-term success.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans for patients with renal disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Engage in local outreach efforts to implement education programs focused on early detection and treatment of kidney conditions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nephrologist - Physician at University of Maryland Medical System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Nephrology — ranked against 77 active Nephrology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Nephrology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$349k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $333k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 77 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Easton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $423k≈ 1.2× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,089/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.