Pediatric Nephrologist

Annual Dialysis Conference; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital, in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Nephrologist to join its growing Division of Nephrology. The program is nationally recognized and provides inpatient and outpatient care across the Phoenix metro area and outreach clinics.

The division includes Arizona’s only dedicated pediatric dialysis and CKRT program, plus a Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, offering ample opportunities for teaching, research, and leadership in program development.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics required or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology preferred.
• Eligibility for unrestricted Arizona medical licensure required.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient-centered pediatric nephrology care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engage in teaching, quality improvement, and program development.
• Participate in research activities within a growing academic environment.

Skills

MD/DO

Pediatrics Board Certified

Pediatric Nephrology eligibility

Arizona licensure eligibility

Interpersonal skills

Teaching interest

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatrics Board Certification

Job description

Phoenix Children's Division of Nephrology is seeking a full-time Pediatric Nephrologist to join our nationally recognized and growing team.

The Division of Nephrology is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report and is the largest pediatric nephrology program in the Southwest. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified pediatric nephrologists and advanced practice providers delivering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and across Arizona through an extensive network of outreach clinics.

The division provides care across one of the nation's largest freestanding pediatric healthcare systems, supporting a 484-bed flagship hospital, including 153 intensive care beds spanning the PICU, CVICU, and NICU. Phoenix Children’s is home to Arizona’s only dedicated pediatric dialysis center, offering inpatient and outpatient hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and a comprehensive Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy (CKRT) program. We also offer Arizona’s only dedicated Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program, providing multidisciplinary care for children with complex kidney disease.

As one of the fastest-growing pediatric healthcare organizations in the country, Phoenix Children’s continues to expand to meet the needs of Arizona’s rapidly growing population, providing exceptional opportunities for clinical innovation, program development, teaching, and research.

Education and Academic Opportunities

Phoenix Children’s launched its ACGME-accredited Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program in 2025, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to advancing pediatric nephrology education and training. Faculty have opportunities to teach fellows, residents, and medical students while participating in a growing academic environment.

Phoenix Children’s physicians hold academic appointments with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, and Creighton University School of Medicine, with opportunities to participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes research.

About Phoenix Children’s

Phoenix Children’s is Arizona’s largest pediatric healthcare system and one of the fastest-growing children’s health systems in the nation. The system includes its flagship quaternary care hospital in central Phoenix, Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus, a network of specialty centers and ambulatory clinics, freestanding emergency departments, and more than 40 locations across Arizona.

Opened in 2024, Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus is a full-service children’s hospital serving the rapidly growing West Valley with pediatric emergency, inpatient, surgical, imaging, and specialty services. Phoenix Children’s continues its strategic expansion with the upcoming Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley, located on the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center campus. This new hospital will further expand access to pediatric inpatient, emergency, surgical, and subspecialty care for families throughout the East Valley while supporting continued growth of our clinical programs.

With more than 1,500 pediatric providers representing over 75 pediatric subspecialties, Phoenix Children’s is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s premier pediatric health systems and is committed to delivering world-class patient care while advancing education, innovation, and research.

Position Requirements

Successful candidates will possess:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Nephrology
• Eligibility for unrestricted Arizona medical licensure
• A commitment to providing exceptional patient-centered care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in teaching, quality improvement, clinical research, and program development is encouraged