Chief of Pediatric Nephrology

Florida Society of Nephrology; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health seeks an experienced leader to become Chief of Pediatric Nephrology in Jacksonville, Florida. The chief will oversee clinical, educational and research goals for the division, mentoring faculty and advancing the mission of pediatric nephrology.

The leader will manage staffing, ensure high-quality care, and collaborate with hospital administration on budgets and program development while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification in pediatric nephrology and eligible for Florida medical license.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or division-level experience in pediatric nephrology.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nephrology care for pediatric patients across acute and chronic kidney diseases.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering family-centered, coordinated care.
• Maintain active clinical practice and provide consultative services as needed.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards within the division.
• Develop staffing plans, budgets, and recruitment strategies for faculty.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on clinical program development and resource allocation.
• Represent the division in hospital and departmental leadership meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Mentoring

Education

MD or DO

Board certified in Pediatric Nephrology

Florida medical license eligibility

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an experienced leader to become Chief of Pediatric Nephrology in Jacksonville, Florida.

The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day operations of the Pediatric Nephrology Division and be responsible for the strategic, clinical, educational and research goals of the division. The leader will oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care to children with acute and chronic kidney diseases and provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team. The Chief will also play a key role in mentoring faculty, developing programs and advancing the division’s mission.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert care for pediatric patients with a full spectrum of nephrology conditions, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, glomerular disorders, dialysis, and kidney transplantation
• Lead the nephrology team in delivering coordinated, family-centered care
• Maintain an active clinical practice and participate in consultative services
• Ensure adherence to best practices, quality, safety, and regulatory standards
• Develop staffing plans, manage provider schedules, and support faculty recruitment and retention
• Collaborate with hospital administration and other departments on budgeting, clinical program development and resource allocation
• Represent the division in hospital and departmental leadership forums

What We Offer:

• 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

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board certified in specialty
• Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you’re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville

At Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville, collaboration drives exceptional pediatric care. Through our longstanding partnership with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside leading specialists to deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.

This unique model offers opportunities to care for complex pediatric patients, participate in multidisciplinary programs, contribute to clinical research, and collaborate with experts dedicated exclusively to children’s health.

Join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence come together to improve the health and well-being of children throughout Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville offers the best of coastal Florida living with the energy of a growing metropolitan city. With more than 22 miles of beaches, an extensive park system, and miles of riverfront, outdoor recreation is a way of life.

The city features diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to new master-planned communities, along with strong schools and a growing economy in health care, finance, and logistics. Cultural amenities include museums, performing arts, professional sports, and signature events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, making it one of the Southeast’s most desirable places to live and work.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.