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Norton Healthcare

Pediatric Nephrology

Louisville, KY · On-site

The pediatric nephrology service currently covers the 300-bed Norton Children's Hospital, the region's only free-standing, full-service pediatric hospital, and an outpatient clinic at Novak Center ...

CompHealth

Pediatric Nephrology Physician

Mobile, AL · On-site

CompHealth is seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist for a faculty position within an academic department of pediatrics in Mobile, AL. This role offers the opportunity to teach medical students and ...

VieMed Healthcare Staffing

Pediatrics - Nephrology

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$182K - $236K/yr

Pediatric nephrology experience preferred Pay & Benefits Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 Benefits: Competitive pay packages Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2) Robust ...

AMN Healthcare

Pediatric Nephrology Physician

Tacoma, WA

$199.82 - $216.30/hr

& Requirements Pediatric Nephrology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $199.82 - $216.30 This facility is seeking 2 Pediatric Nephrology Physicians for locum tenens support as they look to fill a ...

AMN Healthcare

Pediatric Nephrology Physician

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$199.82 - $216.30/hr

& Requirements Pediatric Nephrology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $199.82 - $216.30 This facility is seeking 2 Pediatric Nephrology Physicians for locum tenens support as they look to fill a ...

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How much do pediatric nephrology jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for pediatric nephrology in the United States is $251,599.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $316,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is pediatric nephrology?

A Pediatric Nephrology job involves diagnosing and treating kidney-related conditions in children, from infants to adolescents. Pediatric nephrologists manage disorders such as kidney disease, hypertension, urinary tract infections, and electrolyte imbalances. They work in hospitals, clinics, or academic settings, collaborating with other specialists to provide comprehensive care. Their responsibilities include interpreting lab results, prescribing treatments, and sometimes performing procedures like dialysis or biopsies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pediatric nephrology?

To thrive in Pediatric Nephrology, you need an in-depth understanding of pediatric medicine, nephrology, and child development, supported by a medical degree, pediatric residency, and completion of a nephrology fellowship. Certification by boards such as the American Board of Pediatrics (with a subspecialty in nephrology) and familiarity with diagnostic and dialysis equipment are essential. Strong communication, compassion, and teamwork skills distinguish professionals in this field, as they work with children and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies ensure effective diagnosis, treatment, and support for young patients with kidney disorders while fostering collaboration and trust with families.

What are the common challenges faced in pediatric nephrology?

Professionals in Pediatric Nephrology often encounter complex cases involving chronic kidney disease, rare genetic disorders, and patients requiring long-term dialysis or transplant care. Managing communication and care coordination with families, particularly when delivering difficult diagnoses or treatment plans, can be emotionally demanding. The role also involves collaborating closely with a team of pediatricians, surgeons, dietitians, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient care. Staying current with medical advancements and handling a varied patient population requires adaptability and a commitment to ongoing education.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Nephrology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 4% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $251,599 per year, or $121 per hour.

Pediatric Nephrology

Norton Healthcare

Louisville, KY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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NORTON CHILDREN'S NEPHROLOGY, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, and a part of Norton Children's Medical Group, seeks a board-certified/board-eligible, fellowship-trained pediatric nephrologist. The selected candidate will function as part of a dynamic, growing team dedicated to meeting the needs of children through clinical care, research, education and advocacy. We are looking for candidates who wish to join our expanding and dynamic pediatric nephrology program, where innovation and a dedication to caring for children with kidney diseases and hypertension are highly valued. The pediatric nephrology service currently covers the 300-bed Norton Children's Hospital, the region's only free-standing, full-service pediatric hospital, and an outpatient clinic at Novak Center for Children's Health.
The University of Louisville School of Medicine shares a vision with Norton Children's Medical Group to grow and further expand our practice and the Division of Pediatric Nephrology, which is part of the medical school's department of pediatrics. The pediatric nephrologist who joins our team of physicians and staff will have access to a broad range of clinical and academic pediatric nephrology services.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
  • Variety of practice pathways available in dialysis, renal transplantation, chronic kidney diseases and hypertension
  • Participation in multidisciplinary clinics for comprehensive care of children with hypertension and kidney diseases
  • Leadership and service line expansion opportunities through outpatient clinical projects
  • Opportunity to develop research in various areas of nephrology, such as dialysis, transplantation, chronic kidney diseases, hypertension and glomerular diseases
  • Faculty position through the UofL School of Medicine teaching medical students and residents in pediatrics and internal medicine/pediatrics
  • Opportunity to lead the development of a fellowship program
  • Competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience

CLINICAL OVERVIEW Norton Children's Nephrology offers multidisciplinary care for young patients with kidney conditions, including chronic kidney diseases, end-stage renal disease, kidney transplant and pediatric hypertension. Our dedicated renal transplant and end-stage kidney care team includes transplant surgeons, transplant nephrologists, pediatric nephrologists, dialysis nurses, living-donor and deceased-donor transplant coordinators, dietitians, transplant psychologists, transplant managers, social workers, pharmacists, and transplant infectious diseases specialists. Our approach advances care and improves our patients' clinical outcomes. We work alongside Norton Children's Heart Institute, Norton Children's Neurology, Norton Children's Rheumatology and Norton Children's Urology, all affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Norton Children's Nephrology provides acute and outpatient dialysis services, including continuous renal replacement therapy, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and dialysis in ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) settings. At Norton Children's Hospital, we provide acute therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) services, including our recently developed TPE through the Prismaflex System. In addition to renal biopsies in inpatient settings, we perform ambulatory blood pressure monitoring services as part of our growing pediatric hypertension program.
ACADEMIC OVERVIEW The UofL School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Nephrology is actively involved in national research studies, collaboratives and consortiums, such as the Midwest Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium, Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) Study, North American Pediatric Renal Trials and Collaborative Studies (NAPRTCS) and Neonatal Kidney Collaborative to expand research. Our faculty development program supports research studies, including assistance with institutional review board approval, grants and mentorship. Division members have mentored residents and students in scholarly projects, which has led to national recognition. We have received the Division Award for Teaching for the past five consecutive years, and our nephrologists have consistently won top teaching awards, including the prestigious Professor of the Year award.
Job Responsibilities: The physician is responsible for recording a detailed medical history of each patient in the electronic medical record, including, but not limited to, chief complaint, present condition, individual history, and family history. Performing appropriate physical examination of each patient. Analyzing reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations in order to assess the medical condition of the patient, including diagnosing the patient's injury or illness and formulating a prognosis.
Qualifications
Required:
  • Medical degree/diploma
  • Residency/fellowship certification
  • Kentucky medical license or license eligible

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Norton Healthcare is a not-for-profit hospital and health care system and is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 18,000 employees, over 1,700 employed medical providers and approximately 2,000 total physicians on its medical staff. The system includes six hospitals (five in Louisville and one in Madison, Indiana) with 1,993 licensed beds, eight outpatient centers, 18 Norton Immediate Care Centers, eight Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens clinics and an expanded telehealth program. It provides care at more than 340 locations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Louisville, KY, US

Year founded

1988

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