Pediatrics - Nephrology - Physician

Atrium Health - Advocate Health; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, invites a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join a growing division of 8 physicians and 3 APPs. The role encompasses inpatient consults, outpatient clinics, and a dedicated pediatric dialysis unit, with a flexible schedule including one remote day per week.

You will teach residents and medical students, engage in collaborative research with Wake Forest University School of Medicine—Charlotte campus, and have opportunities for a faculty

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Strong background in renal replacement therapies and transplantation.
• Interest in care of complex multidisciplinary patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across inpatient and consult services, outpatient clinics, and a dedicated pediatric dialysis unit.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students.
• Engage in collaborative research and educational initiatives with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte campus.
• Access faculty appointment opportunities commensurate with experience within Advocate Health.

Skills

Pediatric nephrology

Renal replacement therapies

Transplantation knowledge

Clinical teaching

Education

Board Certification in Pediatric Nephrology

Job description

Pediatric Nephrology Opportunity, Charlotte, NC

The Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Division is a dynamic and growing team of 8 physicians and 3 APPs, expanding to meet the increasing needs of the Charlotte metropolitan area. Advocate Health is seeking one full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join this well-established, nationally recognized division. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly collaborative team within a rapidly growing healthcare system in Charlotte, NC.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you’re seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Position Highlights:

• Provide clinical care across inpatient and consult services, outpatient clinics, and a dedicated pediatric dialysis unit.
• Enjoy work-life balance with one remote day per week.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students.
• Engage in collaborative research and educational initiatives with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte campus.
• Access academic and research opportunities tied to the new Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Charlotte campus that opened Summer 2025.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, commensurate with experience.

Ideal Candidate:

• BC/BE in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Applicants should have a strong background in renal replacement therapies and transplantation and an interest in the care of complex multidisciplinary patients.

Levine Children’s Hospital is ranked among the Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report including Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, and Cancer. Our 234-bed facility provides access to a full spectrum of therapies for nephrology diagnoses including, but not limited to, acute care nephrology, kidney transplantation, extracorporeal therapies (TPE, sickle cell red cell exchange program, stem cell collection). Our team participates in national research/quality networks including: IROC, CKID, NAPRTCS, SCOPE, NEPTUNE, CURE-GN and PNRC.

Charlotte, NC is a rapidly growing and vibrant city with approximately 2.4 million people in the metro area. It is 2 hours from the mountains and 3 hours from the beach. Charlotte is the largest city in the Carolinas and is home to professional basketball and football teams. With several local theater groups, several renowned museums, a symphony orchestra and a performing arts center, Charlotte has something for everyone.

When you join Advocate Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support that you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you will work alongside advanced minds to improve medicine and redefine care for ALL.