Barton Associates
Job Description
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.
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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.
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