Description

Nephrologist – Independent Private Practice
New Haven, Connecticut

A well-established, fully independent private nephrology practice in the New Haven area is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Nephrologist to join our group.

This position offers the autonomy, long-term earning potential, and opportunity for ownership that come with independent physician owned practice, while maintaining strong relationships with local teaching institutions and providing meaningful opportunities to participate in medical education.

Our group provides comprehensive nephrology care throughout the New Haven area, including inpatient nephrology at a tertiary care center, outpatient CKD, hypertension, nephrolithiasis, glomerulonephritis, fluid/electrolytes disorders, and dialysis care, including in-center hemodialysis and home modalities. The position offers a diverse clinical experience with the opportunity to develop long-term patient relationships and build an individual practice within an established and supportive group.

Physicians have opportunities to work with and teach medical students, residents, and nephrology fellows while maintaining the professional autonomy of private practice. For candidates who enjoy teaching but prefer physician ownership over hospital employment, the position provides an opportunity to pursue both.

Position Highlights:

• Fully independent, physician-owned private nephrology practice
• Starting salary of $250,000+, negotiable based on experience
• Partnership eligibility after 2 years
• Opportunity for long-term practice ownership and participation in the growth of the group
• Four weeks of vacation starting
• Opportunities for dialysis medical directorships
• Established patient base and clinical infrastructure
• Broad exposure to inpatient and outpatient nephrology and dialysis care
• Meaningful opportunities to teach medical students, internal medicine residents, and nephrology fellows
• Excellent long-term professional and financial growth potential

Living and Working in Greater New Haven
Located along Connecticut's scenic shoreline, New Haven offers an exceptional combination of academic culture, coastal New England charm, and family-friendly communities, all within easy reach of New York City and Boston.

Home to Yale University, New Haven benefits from the cultural and intellectual atmosphere of one of the world's leading academic institutions. Yale's historic campus is woven into the heart of downtown, offering beautiful architecture, museums, art galleries, theatrical performances, concerts, and year-round cultural events. The city also boasts a vibrant restaurant scene, including its nationally renowned New Haven-style pizza.

For physicians relocating with families, the surrounding communities offer attractive residential neighborhoods and access to highly regarded public school districts, including those in Guilford, Madison, Cheshire, Orange, and Woodbridge. The region provides a wide variety of housing options, from historic neighborhoods and walkable downtown communities to spacious suburban homes and waterfront properties.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Connecticut's beautiful shoreline, beaches, boating, hiking, and cycling. Nearby destinations such as the Thimble Islands, Hammonasset Beach State Park, and numerous coastal parks provide year-round recreational opportunities.

New Haven's central location also offers convenient access to major metropolitan areas. New York City is approximately 90 minutes to two hours away, while Boston is approximately two to two-and-a-half hours away, depending on traffic. Amtrak and Metro-North rail connections provide additional travel options.

Greater New Haven offers an appealing balance of professional opportunity, cultural enrichment, excellent educational options, and quality of life—making it an ideal place to establish both a medical career and a home.

Candidate
We are seeking a BC/BE Nephrologist interested in developing a long-term career in independent nephrology practice. The ideal candidate will value clinical autonomy, collegiality, continuity of care, and the opportunity to participate in the continued growth and ownership of the practice.

An interest in teaching and medical education is welcomed, with opportunities to work with learners at multiple stages of training.

This position is particularly well suited for a nephrologist seeking the autonomy and ownership potential of true private practice without giving up the teaching and academic involvement often associated with hospital-employed positions.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Nephrology
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship
• Eligible for an unrestricted Connecticut medical license
• Eligible for hospital medical staff privileges and credentialing
• DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration
• Eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance programs
• Strong clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Interest in collaborative private practice and developing a long-term career with the group
• Interest in medical education and teaching medical students, residents, and nephrology fellows is welcomed
• Both graduating nephrology fellows and experienced practicing nephrologists are encouraged to apply