Pediatric - Nephrology Physician
Philadelphia, PA, 19134, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Pediatric nephrologist
- locum tenens
- pediatric nephrology
This position is for a board-certified or board-eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to provide inpatient and outpatient care at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia. The role involves managing acute and chronic pediatric kidney conditions, performing procedures such as dialysis and renal biopsies, and participating in on-call rotations. It is an ongoing locum tenens opportunity with flexible scheduling and premium rates for coverage starting December 2025.
St. Christopher s Hospital for Children Tower Health
Start Date: December 26, 2025 Ongoing (minimum 1 week/month commitment preferred)
St. Christopher s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist for ongoing locum tenens coverage starting December 26, 2025. This role offers a blend of inpatient and outpatient care with consistent on-call rotation and the flexibility to build a recurring monthly schedule. Premium holiday and ongoing coverage rates available.
Assignment DetailsStart: December 26, 2025 ongoing - First rotation is 12/26- 1/3.
Schedule: Monday 7:00 AM Monday 7:00 AM weekly rotation (inpatient/outpatient + call)
Setting: Combined Inpatient and Outpatient (Epic EMR)
Facility: St. Christopher s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA
Practice Scope: Pediatric Nephrology (acute & chronic management)
Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days
Licensure: Active Pennsylvania medical license required
Patients: Approx. 5 outpatients daily + inpatient consults/rounding
Call: Beeper call; response within 15 minutes
Typical Mix: 70% inpatient / 30% outpatient
Support Staff: 1 RN, 3 MAs, 1 NP/PA, 1 office staff
Procedures & Conditions:
Hemodialysis (required)
Peritoneal dialysis (acute/chronic)
Percutaneous & needle renal biopsy (preferred)
Management of transplant and complex renal syndromes (Bartter s, Fabry, HUS, etc.)
Board Certification/Eligibility in Pediatric Nephrology (ABP)
Active Pennsylvania License
PALS Certification - We can help with Life Support Certification if needed.
Experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology
This is a high-impact, ongoing locum opportunity serving pediatric patients in need of advanced renal care at one of Pennsylvania s most respected children s hospitals. There is steady volume for at least one week per month, and the program welcomes repeat availability and long-term partnership.
Premium rates offered for holiday and ongoing coverage.
Interested candidates, please reach out for details and rate discussion.
Josh Turner Senior Consultant, IPL Health Staffing




