We are seeking a board-certified Nephrologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule with some weekend coverage and primarily involves outpatient clinic duties with supplemental inpatient consultative care. The assignment features Epic EMR and support from a dedicated kidney RN and hospitalist teams.

Job Details

• Location: California
• Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
• LOA: 120 days
• Provider Type Needed: Nephrologist
• Schedule: 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5:30pm Saturday and Sunday (one to two weekends per month, depending on availability); at least two weeks per month (last two weeks of every month); week one: Monday-Friday, week two: Monday-Sunday

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide comprehensive nephrology care in the outpatient clinic, covering cases such as CKD, hypertension, and glomerular diseases
• Perform consultative inpatient nephrology duties with hospitalists as primary on all inpatients
• Manage inpatient call for approximately 15-20 patients, with back-up support for higher volumes
• Collaborate with interventional radiology, general, and vascular surgery teams for patient management
• Conduct monthly rounds on a dialysis patient population of approximately 75, in coordination with dialysis vendors
• Oversee and support CKD population management with dedicated nursing support
• Utilize Epic EMR for patient documentation and care coordination

Additional Information

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in California
• Board certification in Nephrology required
• Comfortable managing all outpatient nephrology cases
• High chance of extension beyond the initial assignment period

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.