Nephrology Physician Assistant - Lima, Ohio

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Location: Lima

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

A well-established healthcare organization in western Ohio is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to join its Nephrology team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment focused on managing kidney-related conditions. The position offers a balanced mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, along with strong physician support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with acute and chronic kidney conditions
  • Provide care for patients with conditions such as chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, and electrolyte disorders
  • Assist in the management of dialysis patients (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis)
  • Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and monitor progress
  • Collaborate closely with nephrologists and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Perform and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures as appropriate
  • Provide patient and family education on disease management and prevention
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Schedule & Work Environment
  • Full-time schedule
  • Mix of clinic, hospital rounding, and possible dialysis center coverage
  • Shared call schedule (if applicable)
  • Supportive and collaborative clinical environment

About the Community

Located in northwestern Ohio, Lima offers a low cost of living, family-friendly neighborhoods, and convenient access to larger metro areas such as Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus. The area provides a blend of small-town charm with access to outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural amenities.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible (NCCPA)

Active or Eligible for Ohio Licensure

  • Prior experience in Nephrology, Internal Medicine, or a related field preferred (new graduates with strong interest may be considered)
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision)
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • CME allowance and paid time off
  • Retirement plan options

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningChronic kidney disease managementHypertension managementElectrolyte disorder managementDiagnostic testingElectronic medical record documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient education

Nephrology — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
CME allowance
62% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,545 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,204/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lima, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Commonwealth Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Malpractice insurance
CME allowance
Paid time off
Retirement plan options