Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Nephrology
Nephrology pays $298k median — is this one competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Springfield Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Nephrology in United States.
Requirements
- Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
- Current Illinois licensure or eligibility to obtain
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Springfield Clinic as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Nephrology.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Nephrology at Springfield Clinic a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nephrology nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Nephrology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
This Nephrology position at Springfield Clinic is open to nurse practitioner candidates.
Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nephrology, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Communication, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nephrology role.
Core responsibilities: Provide a mixture of inpatient and outpatient nephrology care, including treating patients on dialysis. Work collaboratively with a physician to improve patient outcomes in central Illinois.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2d ago
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