Physician Assistant - Transplant Nephrology

Washington University in St. Louis

1 month ago

St. Louis, Missouri$93.3K - $167.8KFull TimeNephrology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Apply

Job Description

About the Role

Join Washington University in St. Louis as a Physician Assistant - Transplant Nephrology in United States. Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary Don't miss this opportunity to join WashU's Nephrology Transplant team! Our team consists of 3 APPs in the outpatient setting and 1 APP in the inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

transplant clinic and 5 patients in pre

Jewish Hospital medical by

Requirements

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support

American Red Cross, Physician Assistant

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Physician Assistant

Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $93.3K - $167.8K

Signing bonus: $1.

22 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Washington University in St. Louis in United States.

Key Skills

Physical AssessmentsPatient CounselingProtocol Adherence MonitoringData CollectionDiagnostic Test InterpretationTherapy PrescriptionWound CareInfection ManagementSurgical AssistanceAdaptabilityCommunicationDetail-OrientedEpic EHRHIPAA CompliancePatient ManagementTeamwork

HealthcareScience & Researchvia Workday

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Transplant Nephrology at Washington University in St. Louis a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nephrology physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nephrology — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Nephrology position at Washington University in St. Louis is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Nephrology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $93k to $168k annually.

This is approximately 58% below the national median for Nephrology professionals, which is around $310k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($93k–$168k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical Assessments, Patient Counseling, Protocol Adherence Monitoring, Data Collection, Diagnostic Test Interpretation, Therapy Prescription, Wound Care, Infection Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nephrology role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide primary and/or specialty medical care, performing physical assessments, monitoring patient adherence to protocols, and coordinating screening for research studies under physician oversight. Responsibilities also include managing pre- and post-transplant care, inc...

Benefits package: Salary range $93,300 - $167,800, Up to 22 days vacation, 10 holidays, sick time, Competitive health insurance with priority appointments, Free Metro transit U-Pass, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 7% university contributions, Wellness programs and annual health screenings, 4 weeks caregiver leave, Tuition coverage for employee and family. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Nephrology physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.