ChenMed·Glenwood, Minnesota
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.
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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.
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
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
$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.
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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.
Market context
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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