Job Description

Balboa Nephrology is the largest kidney care practice in California and participates in a national Medicare program focused on value-based care.

Through our joint venture with Evergreen Nephrology, we are a growing organization with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

We will help you grow in your leadership experiences while learning the new value-based care world.

Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental & vision on the 1st of the month 30 days after hire.

Employer contribution of up to 10% of annual pay for your 401K.

Generous paid time off plus 8 paid holidays, a birthday float day off and a mental health day!

Join a fast-growing field - employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Voted Top Workplace of San Diego 2017 and 2020 - 2023!

Our Values: Patient-centered | Accountability | Respect | Innovation | Data-Driven

Our Mission: to consistently deliver superior care – Balboa Care – to every patient with kidney disease.

Nephrologist

The Balboa Nephrology Medical Group Nephrologist is a licensed physician responsible for the evaluation and management of patients who primarily have kidney disease in accordance with State and Federal rules and regulations and the standards of care. Looking to fill this role in Chula Vista & Imperial Valley!

• Functions independently to perform comprehensive primary and consultative care for kidney patients assigned to the Nephrologist, in settings which include ambulatory/office, hospital and dialysis clinics.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Prescribes and adjusts appropriate treatments and interventions and monitors their effectiveness.
• Collaborates with physicians on the patient’s care by making appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates patient and family decision making by providing education and educational tools.
• Duties may include medical director and non-direct patient care services.
• Works collaboratively with other physicians/advanced practitioners in the pod to care for patients assigned to the pod.
• Embodies BNMG’s values and supports BNMG’s mission, initiatives, and corporate goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active state license.
• Eligibility for ABIM Certification in Nephrology.
• Management and leadership skills.
• Eligible for hospital and dialysis clinic privileges.
• No restrictions on eligibility to credential with and bill Medicare, Medicaid, other governmental or other commercial insurance for services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish speaking preferred for this role.

Pay Range: $200,000/annually, and up, depending on experience.

Language Skills

While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, read, write, type and respond in English and understand clinical/medical vocabulary written and spoken.

Vision Requirements

Vision requirements include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and see color.

Physical Demands

Physical requirements may vary slightly and should be reviewed with your manager. In general, this position requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted; ability to stand for extended periods of time and to perform repetitive stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and some sitting; ability to use full range of body motions required to lift patients, wear a lead apron, and lift and move supplies.

Job required tasks routinely involve a potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential spills or splashes. Use of appropriate personal protection measures is required for every healthcare provider in these positions. Required to routinely use standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, mouse, and photocopier.

About Balboa United

Beginning in 1973, Balboa has grown from two physicians to a comprehensive nephrology team of 52 board certified physicians and 8 advanced practitioners. On January 1, 2018, Balboa Nephrology Medical Group (BNMG) launched Balboa United, a full-service medical practice management services organization. From one small office, BNMG now has 24 clinical offices throughout San Diego, Imperial, Orange and Riverside counties. In addition to office and hospital-based patient care, Balboa physicians manage the dialysis treatments of approximately 4,500 patients at 88 dialysis centers and conduct Nephrology based clinical research at 6 centers throughout Imperial and San Diego counties (California Institute of Renal Research).

EEO Statement: Balboa United is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Our Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion (including religious dress & grooming), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, registered domestic partner status, military status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. The Company is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Balboa United, including managers and co-workers. If you believe you have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, submit a written complaint to your manager or Human Resources (HR). Your complaint should be specific and should include the names of the individuals involved and the names of any witnesses. If you need assistance with your complaint, or if you prefer to make a complaint in person, contact the Company's Human Resources Department. We will immediately undertake an effective, thorough, and objective investigation and attempt to resolve the situation.

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