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Altru Health System
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Nephrology Physician

NephrologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.

Location

Altru Clinic 1300 S. Columbia Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary

Nephrologist – Altru Health System

Grand Forks, North Dakota

Position Highlights

  • Join a collaborative team of Nephrologists and experienced APPs
  • Balanced practice with both clinic and inpatient responsibilities
  • Call requirement: 1 week per month, primarily telephone call
  • Opportunities for regional outreach to support patients in surrounding communities
  • Strong referral base with steady, consistent patient volume

What We Offer

  • Supportive, team-focused practice environment
  • Consistent scheduling and work-life balance

Requirements

  • Board Eligible/Board Certified in Nephrology
  • Licensed MD/DO in ND and MN

Contact

Michelle Chavez, Provider Recruiter, michelle.chavez@altru.org

Essential Job Functions

Evaluates, provides diagnosis and treatment of patients of Altru Health System who present with injuries or illnesses. Counsels patients and advises on preventative healthcare measures.

Exercises Doctor's own judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of patients consistent with Altru’s policies and standards.

Achieves the Altru Health System Patient Engagement and Quality & Safety goals established on an annual basis. Participates in activities and support department goals as defined by department on an annual basis.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation ensuring quality patient care and assurance of appropriate reimbursements to Altru Health System.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctorate within specified field of medical practice from respective accredited school.

Must be admissible to sit for either the Canadian or American Board or be certified by the Canadian Board and are members of either the Royal College of Physicians or Royal College of Surgeons, American board certification or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) board certification. Board certification in area of specialty must be obtained within five years of employment

Be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which they are assigned

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

This position may be eligible for visa sponsorship and candidates requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply.

Physical Demands:

  • Sit: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
  • Crawl: Not Applicable
  • Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Rarely (1-4%)
  • Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
  • Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
  • See: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

  • Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
  • Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
  • Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)
  • Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Working Conditions:

  • Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
  • Outdoor: Not Applicable
  • Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.

  • Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
  • Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
  • Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for This Position

  • Infrequent Driver
  • Reference ID: R1358

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Key Responsibilities

The Nephrology Physician will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while providing counseling on preventative healthcare measures. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and meeting the health system's patient engagement and quality goals.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient counselingClinical documentationInpatient careCollaborationMedical judgment

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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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.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Grand Forks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k
Typical market rent
$1,172/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.7
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Grand Forks, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Altru Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Grand Forks, North Dakota
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health plan
401(k) retirement plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Life and disability insurance
Education assistance
Paid time off (PTO)