Job Description

:Nemours Children\'s Health is seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist to join our growing team of three physicians in the Delaware Valley.This exciting opportunity offers the best of both worlds, with inpatient pediatric care in a free-standing state-of-the-art Children\'s Hospital in the main campus in Wilmington, Delaware with access to all the pediatric subspecialty services and academic engagement opportunities as well as private-practice style outpatient clinic setting in Wilmington and Abington, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will contribute to the on-call schedule as 1:4 call at the Nemours Children\'s Hospital and will precept residents and medical students in their clinics in rotation with the other attendings.In addition to the support of nurse educators, a social worker, a dietician, and an administrative assistant, the division works in close collaboration with our team of pediatric rheumatologists, pediatric urologists, specialized renal and interventional radiologists, and a pediatric kidney transplant program. Experienced Pediatric Nephrologists are encouraged to apply.This key position represents an outstanding opportunity to help facilitate the continued growth phase of Nemours Children\'s Health in the Delaware Valley. We have busy outpatient practices with strong ancillary support including advanced practice providers, nurses, social work, and nutritional services. Research opportunities are encouraged, along with teaching pediatric residents, with academic appointment awarded by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.The division provides a complete range of inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology services, including management of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, inpatient and outpatient plasmapheresis services, all modalities of renal replacement therapy (CRRT, PD, and HD - with and without ECMO), and kidney transplantation. We have a dedicated children\'s dialysis unit with 6 chairs and 5 pediatric dialysis nurses. The division has innovative clinical programs including a large ambulatory blood pressure monitoring program, an active telemedicine nephrology-driven program that offers care for patients from long distances, and multi-disciplinary William\'s syndrome clinic, sickle cell disease clinic and kidney stone clinic. Additionally, the division is very active in large multicenter QI and research collaborative studies including Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (PNRC), IROC, and NAPTRCS which affords ample clinical research opportunities. There are teaching opportunities that include medical students and pediatric residents from our NCH residency program.This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of the Northeast\'s most desirable communities. Located in the Northeast corridor, Wilmington provides limitless cultural and professional opportunities given its easy access and proximity to major metropolitan areas while being nestled in the bucolic Brandywine Valley. As the center of commerce and culture in Delaware, Wilmington combines the amenities and excitement of big city living with the peace and charm of a small town.Requirements:

• Eligible for unrestricted Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey License
• Have completed a Pediatric Nephrology Residency
• ABPN Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Collaborative practice style which supports clinical training, research experience and education for medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare worker

Interested candidates should send their formal CV to:Kristina Coveney, Physician RecruiterPlease CC:Ali Mirza Onder, MD, Division ChiefAbout Us:As one of the nation\'s premier pediatric health care systems, we\'ve made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It\'s a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review .To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at .About the Team: At Nemours, our physicians work together - across specialties, clinics, and hospitals - to give children care that\'s among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child\'s treatment and care.

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