Pediatric - Nephrology Physician

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