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Sutter Independent Physicians (SIP) seeks to hire a BE/BC Nephrologist to join a well-established practice in Auburn, CA.

Summit Nephrology was founded in July 2005 by a group of dynamic young physicians dedicated to treating the full spectrum of kidney disease from complicated hypertension to glomerulonephritis, dialysis, and post-transplant medicine. Nestled in the Sierra foothills, Summit serves the communities of Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Auburn, Grass Valley, Granite Bay, and Orangevale. Our mission is to bring an academic quality of care to a boutique-style private practice. Central to our patient care model is face-to-face time with patients; we schedule one hour for new consults and thirty minutes for follow-up appointments. In a few short years, we have successfully grown to be the dominant practice in our geographic market. Physicians currently with Summit Nephrology all have been in practice their entire careers. A work environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

Nephrologist Responsibilities:

• Conducting consultations to diagnose illnesses.
• Evaluating kidneys to determine treatment.
• Referring patients to surgeons.
• Treating and managing conditions.
• Recommending dialysis.
• Administering medication.
• Academic time teaching residents and MS IV students
• Opportunities for clinical trials

• Some Auburn-based telehealth outwards

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in medicine
• BC/BE internal medicine
• Graduate of an accredited nephrology training program
• Excellent organizational skills

• Income guarantee (FTE salary$280,000)
• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) match
• Benefits package (health, disability & malpractice coverage)
• 2-Year partnership track
• Leadership opportunities (Medical Directorships and hospital leadership positions)
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle

Sutter Independent Physicians is an Independent Practice Association (IPA) of over 500 of the best private practice physicians affiliated with Sutter Health. SIP?s physicians offer primary and advanced specialty care and serve 100,000+ patients in the Placer, Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties. Sutter Independent Physicians' mission is to partner with independent practices to deliver efficient, innovative, and high-quality care to the Sacramento Valley.

Auburn is located in south Placer County and is just a short distance from Sacramento. Centrally located, Roseville is only an hour from Lake Tahoe and two hours from San Francisco. Auburn's excellent school system and beautiful neighborhoods make Auburn an amazing place to raise a family.

Auburn is a spectacular place to live, work, and play. It boasts a diverse economy with ventures ranging from technology, health care, agriculture, and financial services. With an abundance of shopping, dining, arts, entertainment, business, and recreation, Auburn has something for everyone.

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