Academic Nephrologist – Physician – NYC Health + Hospitals - Queens, NY

NephrologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$246k-$251k

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Job Description

Join Our Renowned Academic Team — Nephrologist Opportunity in Queens, NY

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals / Queens is seeking an exceptional Board Certified / Board Eligible Nephrologist to join our dynamic and growing Division of Nephrology.

This is a premier opportunity to build a rewarding academic and clinical career within one of New York City's largest public health systems, backed by the academic excellence and resources of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Why You Will Love Practicing Here

  • Prestigious Dual Affiliation: Hold a faculty appointment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, commensurate with your credentials and experience
  • Academic Vitality Without Sacrificing Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the best of both worlds — robust teaching, research, and clinical variety within a supportive, mission-driven environment
  • Diverse, Rewarding Patient Population: Care for the vibrant, multicultural community of Queens — one of the most diverse communities in the world
  • Unbeatable Location: Our hospital in Jamaica, Queens offers easy access by car and public transportation from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island, and New Jersey, with all the culture, dining, and lifestyle that New York City has to offer
  • System Strength & Support: Thrive with strong institutional support, advanced resources, and colleagues who are leaders in their field

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Be part of a high-volume, collegial nephrology practice where you will make a meaningful impact on a diverse and medically complex patient population. Your

role will include:

  • Providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient nephrology care, including clinic and inpatient consultation services
  • Participating in cutting-edge clinical research
  • Teaching and mentoring talented nephrology fellows, internal medicine residents, and medical students
  • Collaborating with a multidisciplinary Department of Medicine team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and health equity

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified / Board Eligible in Nephrology
  • Eligible for New York State medical licensure, DEA, and Medicaid enrollment
  • Strong clinical skills with a commitment to patient-centered care
  • Demonstrated interest in teaching and excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation range from 246K to 251K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

Salary Disclosure Information

Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need.

As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:

Physician Recruitment Department

Mount Sinai Health System

Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org [Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org]

Strength Through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.

When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.

We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.

Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.

We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.

Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it.

Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment.

The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers.

We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology.

New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.

We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.

Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careOutpatient careCommunication skillsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Nephrology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$249k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $230k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nephrology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$246k–$251kNephrology median $300k (middle half $250k–$350k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$230k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nephrology listings65 in the last 30 days37 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nephrology pay trend−15.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Mount Sinai Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New York, NY
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Faculty Appointment at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Clinical Research Opportunities
Teaching and Mentoring
Bonuses/Incentive Compensation (not included in base)

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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