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Physician Extender APP, Nephrology

ChenMed·Glenwood, Minnesota

$111,140 - $158,771/yr·Part Time·On Site·Remote friendly·5-10 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Coordinate quality care for CKD and ESRD patients between primary care physicians, nephrologists, and dialysis clinics. Focus on minimizing healthcare fragmentation, increasing home dialysis utilization, and reducing hospitalizations.

We’re unique. You should be, too.

We’re changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy?

We’re different than most primary care providers. We’re rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Nephrology Extender provides coordination of quality care for CKD and ESRD patients between primary care physicians, community nephrologists and dialysis clinics. Reporting to the National Director of Nephrology, the incumbent will be responsible for identifying opportunities to minimize fragmentation of health care for ESRD and CKD patients. They will continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes, monitoring program performance across multiple medical centers. They will be responsible for patient education and will help develop strategies for quality improvement and management.

Essential job duties/Responsibilities

  • Works directly with the National Director of Nephrology to analyze care gaps sharing recommendations with PCPs and dialysis clinics to decrease crash into dialysis.
  • Responsible for care coordination between ChenMed Nephrology team, PCPs, Dialysis units and vascular or inpatient care facilities.
  • Ability to review patient charts, provide assessments and recommendations for care plan.
  • Enhances home dialysis utilization for patients with emphasis on increasing de-novo start of home dialysis.
  • Works with transitional care team on decreasing ESRD hospitalizations and length of stay
  • Provides virtual education to patients on CKD and options for dialysis.
  • Develops trusting relationships with all internal and external stakeholders to determine areas of opportunity supplemented with remediation strategies.
  • Supports and completes ad-hoc initiatives including, but not limited to research and care advancement proposals.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%
  • Other duties as assigned.

Scope of Work and KPI's

A. Late-stage CKD (near dialysis) patients

a. Analyze gaps in care and make recommendations to Dr Kheda/PCP

b. Nephrology and transplant referral management c. Chart reviews and provide assessment if candidate for home dialysis'

d. Assist in development of CKD patient education material e. Provide virtual education to patients on CKD and dialysis options f. Care coordinate with community nephrologist to avoid ‘Crashing into Dialysis’ g. Increase de-novo start of home dialysis h. Decrease Crash into Dialysis

B. ESRD on hemodialysis

a. Analyze gaps in care and make recommendations to Dr Kheda/PCP/dialysis clinics b. Do virtual assessment if candidate to transition to home dialysis c. Care coordination with TCM team on decreasing ESRD hospitalizations and LOS d. Care coordinate between ChenMed, Dialysis unit, vascular and inpatient care e. Increase proportion of patients on home dialysis f. Decrease hospitalization rate and LOS

Education and experience criteria

  • Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with 5+ years of nephrology experience
  • Nephrology CAQ or Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred
  • Experience with care coordination and coaching
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel and Word
  • Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage experience a plus
  • Prior experience in a value based care (e.g. ESCO) , risk-model based healthcare a plus

Pay range

$111,140 - $158,771 Salary

The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for a bonuses or commissions.

Employee benefits

https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents [https://chenmed.makeityoursource.com/helpful-documents]

We’re ChenMed and we’re transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America’s healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We’re growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care.

ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Current employees, if you want to apply to our internal career site, please click HERE [https://careers.chenmed.com/i/us/en/homerevisited]

Current Contingent Worker please see job aid HERE [https://chenmed.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/HROperationsHRIS12345/_layouts/15/doc2.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BAE1C60BC-9950-42A6-A1D5-781DFC5FD08D%7D&file=Contingent%20Non%20Worker%20Application%20Process.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true&wdLOR=cC9BCD7FE-9983-4A94-96EC-8A926B5664A8&CID=AD6787FA-5B70-4451-8F91-B9F5ED518C1D] to apply

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Requirements

Requires a licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with over 5 years of nephrology experience. Preference is given to candidates with Nephrology CAQ or CNN certification and experience in value-based care.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Education
  • Care Coordination
  • Chart Review
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Value Based Care
  • Nephrology Care

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Salary
$111,140 - $158,771/yr
Location
Glenwood, Minnesota
Posted
Jun 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

ChenMed

We’re on a mission. To change lives. And to change healthcare. ChenMed serves underserved – moderate-to-low-income seniors with complex chronic diseases. Our high-touch, VIP, preventive primary care works. For our patients. And our team members. Unlike typical primary care...

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IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Minnesota physician roles remain competitive

Physician roles in Minnesota are typically driven by steady demand in primary care and community health settings, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These positions are competitive because employers often look for an accredited MD or DO, relevant experience, active Minnesota or North Dakota licensure, DEA registration, and BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and community health experience before applying.

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