Pediatric - Nephrology Physician
5 days ago
Philadelphia
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 Details * Start: 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 Clinical Highlights * 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.) Requirements * 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 Why This Assignment 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