What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Nephrologist position at Nemours?
Job Description
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Pediatric Nephrologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.
Candidates will be expected to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, participate in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
About Us
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging 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 an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .
About The Team
At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. 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.
We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here .
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville
Our colleagues at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville , work with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.
Our Medical, Academic And Research Collaborations Mean World-renowned Treatments Are Available To Children And Families Of Northeast Florida. In Addition To Board-certified Pediatric Specialists Selected As Some Of The “Best Doctors In America®” Year After Year, Families Choose Us For
Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Pediatric Nephrologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.
Candidates will be expected to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, participate in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage pediatric patients with a wide range of kidney-related conditions including: acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes, congenital and inherited renal disorders, electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities and urinary tract anomalies
- Manage and oversee dialysis
- Provide consultative services to other hospital departments and participate in multidisciplinary rounds
- Participate in shared call coverage, including inpatient consults and after-hours responsibilities
- Educate patients and families about disease management, medications, nutrition, and treatment plans
- No state income tax in Florida
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- MD or DO
- Board eligible/certified in specialty
- Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
About Us
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging 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 an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org .
About The Team
At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. 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.
We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here .
Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville
Our colleagues at Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville , work with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, UF Health/Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Florida to provide life-changing care for kids, newborns to age 18, with common and complex conditions.
Our Medical, Academic And Research Collaborations Mean World-renowned Treatments Are Available To Children And Families Of Northeast Florida. In Addition To Board-certified Pediatric Specialists Selected As Some Of The “Best Doctors In America®” Year After Year, Families Choose Us For
- Pediatric programs recognized among the best in the country (Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer, U.S. News & World Report)
- One of only two pediatric cancer programs in the country recognized for outstanding achievement by the American College of Surgeons
- Among a select blood and bone marrow transplant programs accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT)
- Nationally-accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center
- Certified Center of Excellence by the American Diabetes Association (ADA)
- Leading-edge procedures, including cochlear implants and urologic robotic surgery in the tiniest newborns
Living in Jacksonville, Florida, offers a dynamic blend of urban amenities and coastal charm. As the largest city by area in the contiguous US, Jacksonville provides diverse neighborhoods, ranging from historic districts to modern developments. Residents enjoy an array of outdoor activities with miles of beaches, rivers and parks for boating, fishing and hiking. The city is known for its cultural scene, including museums, theaters, and annual events like the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. With a growing economy and a welcoming community, Jacksonville provides a vibrant lifestyle with a laid-back Southern atmosphere.
