[Immediate Start] Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Nephrology in California

Company: LocumJobsOnline
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Nephrology MD in California! About The Position 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. LI-SC1 1668283EXPPLAT About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help. The Best Talent in the Industry - Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are. Maximize Patient Access And Revenue - Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation. Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive - Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive. A Proactive Approach - We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges. Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process - From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest! Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided - Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge. Industry Leading Support - When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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