At Dallas Nephrology Associates, we believe our success in the care of kidney disorders depends on the extraordinary quality and dedication of our physicians and support personnel. For this reason, we are looking for individuals who possess these characteristics, who treat everyone with the respect they deserve and help patients and their families face treatment with dignity by providing compassionate care.
We believe in training our employees and offering them opportunities that contribute to their satisfaction and happiness, which come from an excellent work environment and the feeling of a job well done.
If you are interested in joining our kidney care team, click on the employment opportunities below.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS – as of JULY 17, 2024:
ADMINISTRATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
CORPORATE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/EA (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
Department: Executive Administration
We have an immediate opening for a polished and professional Corporate Executive Assistant to join our administrative team at our corporate office. The Corporate EA will be responsible for project coordination, vendor & contract management, and providing support to the Executive Director.
Objectives of this position are as follows:
- Provides Executive Assistant support to the Executive Director
- May support various Directors on a limited basis
- Oversees and maintains CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS contracts and electronic document management system
- Manages, edits (Word/pdf), and coordinates execution of internal and external administrative contracts
- Typing/copying/distribution of various correspondence
- Maintains filing systems
- Travel arrangements; conferences/seminar registrations and confirmations
- Organizes Executive and CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS calendars; schedules meetings and facilitates meeting arrangements
- Invoice and expense processing
- Interfaces with outside legal counsel and maintains routine lists
- Legal assistant support as necessary
- Provides support to complete and / or coordinate insurance application renewals
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree is REQUIRED
- 10-15 years in an high level Executive Assistant role (experience in legal or medical administration environment is helpful)
- Excellent grammar, spelling, organization and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Familiar with Google platform
HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL ANALYST (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
Department: Finance
The Healthcare Financial Analyst will focus on data-driven analytics and financial modeling to provide better understanding of the current financial (and operating) environment, and the likely economic outcomes of potential programs under consideration. The Analyst will utilize proven skills in gathering, interpreting and organizing data into actionable insights (to understand why) that the practice can use to improve operations and/or care delivery. The Healthcare Financial Analyst will work closely with existing departmental analysts, key operators and Executive Leadership to develop, monitor and present findings to practice leadership and key stakeholders.
Qualifications Include:
- BA or BS in Mathematics, Informatics, Healthcare Engineering, Accounting, or Masters in Healthcare with focus in Analytical Environment is preferred
- Direct experience in healthcare industry analytics (physician practice preferred) – 3 years minimum
- Knowledge of medical practice data (Revenue Cycle, Operations) and financial modeling
- Demonstrated ability to prepare analyses using a variety of software applications, utilizing available query tools, formulas, language, logic, etc.
- Ability to present prepared analyses to peers, executives and physicians
- High degree of professionalism and competency in dealing with a variety of individuals within the practice (Physicians, Advanced Practice Practitioners, Nurse Navigators, Clinical Operations Director and Supervisors)
- Experience with physician compensation models is a plus
HOSPITAL CARE COORDINATOR (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
Department: Dialysis Services & Care Management
We have an immediate opening for a Hospital Care Coordinator to join our Transitional Care Management (TCM) team. The Hospital Care Coordinator is responsible for the activities associated with the discharge of patients and transition to a dialysis unit, transplant or private practice setting in an efficient manner maximizing patient’s post-discharge hospitalization period. The Hospital Care Coordinator will be providing dialysis placement services for DNA patients, collecting and entering strategic data, providing off hour coverage as needed, and coordinating efforts with hospitals, DNA Departments and Dialysis Providers.
Qualifications include:
- 3 years of patient scheduling in a physician office, dialysis facility or other healthcare facility
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Current LVN License
MANAGER OF PAYER RELATIONS (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
Department: Revenue Cycle Management
The Manager of Payer Relations plays a critical role in maintaining credentialing and payer relationships. This position maintains strong relationships with payers and ensures effective communication between the company, clinicians, and stakeholders. Responsibilities for this position will include:
Payer Relationship Development and Contracts:
- Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with payers
- Implement pricing strategies to optimize reimbursement
- Communicate payer participant requirements to company clinicians and stakeholders
Payer Reimbursement Models:
- Takes the initiative in developing and evaluating new payer reimbursement models.
- Collaborate with company leadership to manage performance under these arrangements
- Ensure payer behaviors align with respective contracts
Credentialing Management:
- Oversee the credentialing function for both payer and facility enrollment for 140+ providers
- Maintain timelines & communication of all reappointments & onboarding of new providers
- Collaborate with Revenue Cycle leadership to ensure compliance with payer-specific billing requirements.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Payer/Provider contracting and reimbursement
- Knowledge of contracting and credentialing
- Expertise in contract building blocks value based & fee for service (e.g., FFS, CPTs, DRG, globals)
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and project management abilities.
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
SENIOR ACCOUNTING ANALYST (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
Department: Finance
We have an immediate opening for a dedicated individual to join our Accounting team as the Senior Accounting Analyst. The Senior Accounting Analyst will work closely with the accounting department and other financial professionals in the organization to help analyze and evaluate income and spending. This role requires working collaboratively with others in the organization to develop detailed financial analytics, including existing financial performance and project pro forma. The Senior Accounting Analyst will provide reports necessary for higher-level decision-makers, sourced from financial and operational data housed in multiple systems. Familiarity and data fluency with accounting, payroll, and revenue cycle systems is required. The Senior Accounting Analyst role requires a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business or finance (CPA certification is helpful, but not required). The Senior Accounting Analyst will need to be highly organized with exceptionally strong technical and analytical skills.
CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE/APRN (DALLAS METHODIST PAVILION III)
We have an immediate opening for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APP) to service our patients at our Methodist Pavilion Office Practice in addition to inpatient coverage at Baylor Scott and White Hospital Dallas. This team member will provide medical oversight to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a DNA Supervising Physician. Day to day responsibilities will include patient visits, consulting and collaborating with physician(s) to determine appropriate course of treatment, and review and reporting of lab results. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment. In addition, this provider will evaluate and ensure that patients are familiar with all options of treatment and receive the appropriate information and education about the options for them.
Requirements:
- Graduate from accredited APP program
- In-Patient hospital experience required
- Nephrology experience required
- Previous experience in dialysis
- Current Texas state license
- BLS/ACLS certification
- Reliable transportation
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE/APRN (FORT WORTH)
We have an immediate opening for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APP) to service our patients at our Baylor All Saints (Fort Worth) Office Practice in addition to inpatient coverage at Baylor Scott and White Hospital Dallas. This team member will provide medical oversight to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a DNA Supervising Physician. Day to day responsibilities will include patient visits, consulting and collaborating with physician(s) to determine appropriate course of treatment, and review and reporting of lab results. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment. In addition, this provider will evaluate and ensure that patients are familiar with all options of treatment and receive the appropriate information and education about the options for them.
Requirements:
- Graduate from accredited APP program
- In-Patient hospital experience required
- Nephrology experience required
- Previous experience in dialysis
- Current Texas state license
- BLS/ACLS certification
- Reliable transportation
ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE/APRN (DALLAS NORTH)
We have an immediate opening for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APP) to service our patients at our North Dallas Office Practice in addition to inpatient coverage at Baylor Scott and White Hospital Dallas. This team member will provide medical oversight to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a DNA Supervising Physician. Day to day responsibilities will include patient visits, consulting and collaborating with physician(s) to determine appropriate course of treatment, and review and reporting of lab results. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment. In addition, this provider will evaluate and ensure that patients are familiar with all options of treatment and receive the appropriate information and education about the options for them.
Requirements:
- Graduate from accredited APP program
- In-Patient hospital experience required
- Nephrology experience required
- Previous experience in dialysis
- Current Texas state license
- BLS/ACLS certification
- Reliable transportation
ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER/APP – NOCTURNAL
We have an immediate opening for an Acute Care Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant (APP) to provide overnight coverage (7:00 pm – 7:00 am, 3 nights a week) coverage at Baylor Scott and White Hospital Dallas located in the North Dallas area. The APP is responsible for the management of kidney patients in an acute care setting. Responsible for assessment, diagnosis and implementation of treatment plans. Orders and interprets laboratory and diagnostic tests. Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. Instructs patients and family members regarding treatment. The APP provides support to physicians and clinical staff. Nephrology experience and in-patient hospital experience will be necessary for this position.
Requirements:
- Graduate from accredited APP program required
- Acute Care Nursing Certificate required
- In-Patient hospital experience required
- Nephrology experience required
- Previous experience in dialysis
- Current Texas state license
- BLS/ACLS certification
- Reliable transportation
FRONT OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE (IRVING)
Immediate opening for a service oriented individual to provide front office support at our Irving clinic. Front office duties include greeting patients, scheduling, filing, and providing clerical support as needed. Requirements include a minimum of 1-2 yrs. front office/admin experience in a physician’s office or hospital setting and bilingual (English/Spanish). Excellent customer service skills required.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/LVN (IRVING)
Immediate opening for a service oriented individual to provide clinical back office support at our Irving OP office practice. Clinical duties include charting, blood pressures, EKGs, etc. Requirements include a minimum of 1-2 yrs. clinical experience in a physician’s office or hospital setting. Good venipuncture and injection experience is preferred. Excellent customer service skills required. Dialysis experience desired. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/LVN (DESOTO CHARLTON)
Immediate opening for a service oriented individual to provide clinical back office support at our Charlton OP office practice. Clinical duties include charting, blood pressures, EKGs, etc. Requirements include a minimum of 1-2 yrs. clinical experience in a physician’s office or hospital setting. Good venipuncture and injection experience is preferred. Excellent customer service skills required. Dialysis experience desired. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE/LVN/MA FLOAT
Immediate opening for service oriented individuals to provide clinical back office support amongst our office practices. Clinical duties include charting, blood pressures, EKGs etc. Requirements include a minimum of 1-2 yrs. clinical experience in a physician’s office or hospital setting. Good venipuncture and injection experience is preferred. Excellent customer service skills required. Dialysis experience desired. Current LVN or CMA license required.
POST-TRANSPLANT DIETITIAN AND DIABETES EDUCATOR (DALLAS TRANSPLANT INSTITUTE)
Department: Post-Transplant/Medical Nutrition
We have an opening for a highly skilled and motivated Transplant Dietitian. This position is integral to maintaining optimal post-transplant care and involves managing a complex patient population with co-morbidities. The dietitian will be part of a team committed to excellence in post-transplant care.
Qualification Requirements:
- 5+ years as a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LD)
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) credential
- Experience in organ transplant and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD) care
- Previous outpatient setting experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in training new RDNs and providing mentorship or preceptorship is a plus
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in an agile environment
- Strong technical skills (hybrid environment of in-clinic and telehealth visits)
- Spanish language skills preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for post-transplant and CKD patients
- Manage the impact of steroids/immunosuppressants (diabetes, weight, lipid control, electrolyte corrections)
- Optimize workflow and processes to increase efficiency and productivity (Track DTI admissions, facilitate MNT referrals)
- Conduct thorough food and supplement safety reviews
- Demonstrate exceptional charting skills
- Recommend or provide nutrition-related products and disease-management supplies as needed
- Provide information on specialty practices/services/groups and area meal programs
- Develop educational materials, ensuring proper literacy/numeracy levels
- Participate in marketing strategies (podcast, articles, flyers, presentations)
- Stay updated with current research and participate in journal article reviews
- Engage in lecture opportunities and authorship as appropriate
- Work independently and seek opportunities for professional growth and development
REGISTERED DIETITIAN-NUTRITIONIST (PART TIME) (DALLAS NORTH/PLANO* & FORT WORTH*)
Department: Medical Nutrition
Immediate opening for a Part Time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The RDN will be responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and other projects as assigned. Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently. BS in nutrition with focus in dietetics required, MS preferred. Current registration and TX license required. CSR, CDCES preferred. Minimum of 1-2 yrs. clinical experience with at least 1 yr. in renal nutrition required. Bilingual preferred. Candidates have the option to apply for 1 clinic (8 hours), 2 clinics (16 hours) or 3 clinics (24 hours).
*The Dallas North/Plano position offers 16-24 hours per week.
*The Fort Worth position offers 8 hours per week.
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR/INFECTION PREVENTION RN (PLANO VASCULAR CENTER)
The Quality Improvement Coordinator/Infection Preventionist RN is responsible for managing the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement, analytics, patient safety and process improvement. Responsible for the identification and implementation of infection prevention goals and objectives throughout the Ambulatory Surgery Centers with strategic planning, leadership and surveillance under the direction of the administrator.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse program. Must be licensed by the State of Texas, with license in good standing. CIC preferred but not required.
- Two to Three recent years of experience in healthcare quality improvement programs (preferably Ambulatory Surgery) including outcome reporting and infection prevention.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding infection prevention, quality programs including quality improvement and process improvement in a health care setting.
- Understanding of patient safety issues, QI/QA project management knowledge of recognized QI/QA standards, data analysis and reporting, and quality improvement skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Statistical analysis, data display, trending using Excel or similar program.
- Ability to lead inter-disciplinary work groups
SOCIAL WORKER/SUPPORTIVE CARE COORDINATOR (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
DNA has an immediate opening for an experienced nephrology Licensed Medical Social Worker to work with post kidney transplant recipients and their families. Services to this population will include, but not be limited to, ongoing assessment of a patient’s strengths and needs to maintain a kidney transplant. The social worker will help patients in problem-solving as it relates to many areas including return to work, access to medication, transplant pharmacy networks, changes in family role, mental health assessment, crisis management and advance care planning. This position is an integral part of the post-transplant clinic and will assist the transplant team in supporting the patient to find support and concrete resources as required to maintain the transplant. The social worker undertaking this role will need to be able to triage psychosocial problems daily and multi-task as well as establish and maintain working relationships with multiple community organizations and health care networks.
Qualifications include:
- 5+ years of experience as a Licensed Medical Social Worker
- Current valid licensed Social Worker
- Dialysis and/or kidney transplant population experience is preferable
- Ability to triage psychosocial problems daily
VASCULAR ACCESS ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER/APP
We have an immediate opening for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider) to service our patients at our assigned dialysis clinics. This team member will perform physical assessment to improve access flow monitoring by complementing existing access flow monitoring efforts. Day to day responsibilities will include patient visits at the dialysis centers, physical assessment of the dialysis access, documentation and reporting findings to the nephrologists, providing patient access education, and referral to the ambulatory surgical center for interventions as needed. The APP will work closely and consult with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate, instruct patients and family members regarding treatment Consults with other members of the healthcare team when appropriate. In addition, this provider will evaluate and ensure that patients are familiar with all options of treatment and receive the appropriate information and education about the options for them.
Requirements:
- Graduate from accredited APP program – Nurse Practitioner or physician assistant
- Nephrology experience required
- Previous experience in dialysis required
- Current Texas state license
- BLS/ACLS certification
- Reliable transportation
PHYSICIAN JOB OPPORTUNITIES
DALLAS NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES: Nephrologist (M.D in Internal Medicine and Nephrology)
JOB DUTIES: Dallas Nephrology Associates has openings for the position of Nephrologist which requires a Medical Degree or foreign equivalent degree in Internal Medicine, Nephrology with licensed as a physician by the Texas Medical Board and completion of residency in Internal Medicine and completion of Nephrology Fellowship. Duties: Take a patient’s medical history and perform a physical exam for providing medical advice, treatment and related services as a Nephrologist; Document and update charts and
patient information to show findings and treatments; Order tests and consultations for other physicians or healthcare staff to perform; Review test results to identify abnormal findings; Recommend, design, and implement a treatment plan; Address concerns or answer questions that patients have about their health and well-being; Other similar responsibilities as needed.
Full time – 40 hrs./week. M-F. / Job Location: Dallas, Texas. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Mail resumes to David Knop at Dallas Nephrology Associates, 1505 LBJ Freeway Suite 700, Dallas, TX,75234. You can also email resumes to David Knop at knopd@dneph.com
Physicians interested in exploring other opportunities with Dallas Nephrology Associates may forward their CV and contact information to Teresa Milligan via email (milligant@dneph.com).
HOW TO APPLY
If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact our Human Resources Department. Candidates may submit a resume to Taylor Parker via e-mail (parkert@dneph.com) or via fax to 214-579-6925.
Contact Information
J. David Knop, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
Taylor Parker, PHR
Human Resources Representative
Email: parkert@dneph.com
Fax: 214-579-6925
Dallas Nephrology Associates Corporate Office
1505 LBJ Freeway, Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75234