Nephrologist Jobs in Colorado

A Nephrologist is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders related to the kidneys. They deal with conditions such as chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and hypertension, as well as more serious illnesses like polycystic kidney disease or renal failure. Nephrologists also manage the care of patients undergoing kidney transplants and dialysis. Their work is vital in the physician industry as they help improve and maintain the kidney health of patients, contributing to overall well-being and longevity.

To be an effective Nephrologist, one should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as they are often required to interpret complex medical data. Good communication and interpersonal skills are also essential for coordinating with other healthcare professionals and explaining complex medical conditions to patients. Generally, a Nephrologist should have a Doctor of Medicine degree followed by a residency in internal medicine, and then a fellowship in Nephrology. Board certification in Nephrology from the American Board of Internal Medicine is also essential for practicing in the field. Prior to becoming a Nephrologist, a person may serve as an internist, a medical resident, or a medical fellow in Nephrology.

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Facility in CO Seeks a Locum Tenens Nephrologist

  • Arvada, CO
  • 10 days ago
  • Arvada, CO
  • 10 days ago

Willing to wait for license BC or BE required Call, Weekend call, 24-hour shifts 24 hour call and inpatient rounding Inpatient nephrology, transplant management, dialysis management, temporary dialysis...

Nephrologist Bc/Be

  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 12 days ago

(current openings in Lakewood and Longmont) The practice, established in 1968, involves all aspects of inpatient and outpatient nephrology as well as joint venture dialysis clinic ownership and medical...

Nephrologist

  • Durango, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 14 days ago

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking Nephrologists to fill opportunities throughout our network of hospitals....

A CO Facility Is Seeking a Locum Tenens Nephrologist

  • Durango, CO
  • 15 days ago
  • Durango, CO
  • 15 days ago

Quick Facts Week-long 24-hour call rotations Inpatient nephrology coverage Experience with acute kidney failure management required Dialysis and transplant management experience needed Hyponutremia...

Demographic Data for Colorado

Moving to Colorado? Find some basic demographic data about Colorado below.


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Salary for Nephrologist Jobs in Colorado

This is the average annual salary for Nephrologist jobs in Colorado as reported by the BLS.

$262,710


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Nephrologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Nephrologists in Colorado offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
43.9%
Master's Degree
25.0%
Bachelor's Degree
17.4%
High School or GED
6.8%
Associate's Degree
3.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nephrologists in Colorado
4-6 years
33.2%
2-4 years
21.2%
1-2 years
13.6%
None
11.0%
8-10 years
9.4%
Less than 1 year
9.4%
6-8 years
2.3%