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.

• 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

• 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