Physician: Pediatric Nephrologist

Ascension St Vincent; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

On-site childcare

Wellness programs

Job summary

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho seeks a BC/BE Pediatric Nephrologist to join a team of three nephrologists. The role involves care for acute and chronic dialysis, plasmapheresis, and collaboration with regional transplant services for pediatric patients.

Candidates should have MD or DO, Idaho license, and eligibility for Medical Staff Privileges with St. Luke’s Health System. The hospital emphasizes clinician well-being, education, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Active, unrestricted Idaho medical license.
• DEA registration with full prescriptive authority.
• Idaho Pharmacy Board license where applicable.
• Eligibility for Medical Staff Privileges with St. Luke’s.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Commitment to education

Education

MD or DO

BC/BE in Pediatric Nephrology

Idaho license

DEA license

Idaho Board of Pharmacy license

Medical Staff Privileges eligibility

Job description

Physician: Pediatric Nephrologist

Our award-winning St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Nephrologist.

What to Expect:

• Join our dedicated team of 3 experienced Pediatric Nephrologists
• The nephrology team provides acute and chronic dialysis services, plasmapheresis, and partners with regional facilities to provide transplant services for children with end stage kidney disease
• As a member of NACHRI, St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to kids throughout the region
• Interested applicants should have excellence in clinical care and commitment to education
• Support a vast geographic referral network that includes Idaho, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Nevada

Why Providers Choose St. Luke’s:

More than sixty specialties converge here, including Idaho’s only Children’s Hospital. Physicians benefit from modern operating suites, advanced technology, and integrated support through technology – enabling them to spend more time on meaningful patient care and less on administrative burdens.

But inside St. Luke’s, the standout feature isn’t equipment or facilities—it’s the culture. We believe exceptional care begins with an environment that supports our clinicians. Nationally recognized by the American Medical Association's Joy in Medicine program for reducing burnout and boosting clinician well-being, St. Luke’s leads in team collaboration, professional growth, and shared decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• BC/BE in Pediatric Nephrology
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Idaho
• Current licenses with full prescriptive authority from the Federal DEA, the State of Idaho, and Idaho Board of Pharmacy
• Eligibility to obtain Medical Staff Privileges with St. Luke’s Health System

Benefits Beyond the Basics:

Alongside competitive pay and retirement plans, we offer benefits that go beyond the basics — including on-site massages, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, onsite childcare, and access to wellness tools. We’re committed to your overall well-being.

• Competitive compensation package and generous recruitment incentives
• Hospital employed with great benefits, retirement, malpractice, vacation and CME allowance
• Supportive work culture with wellness programs and employee recognition initiatives

Nationally Ranked. Locally Driven.

• Forbes Top Hospitals 2026: Multiple St. Luke’s locations—including Boise, Magic Valley, Wood River, and Nampa—earned top ratings for outcomes, value, and patient experience
• Top 15 Health System in the U.S for 9 Consecutive Years: Repeatedly honored by Truven Health/IBM Watson Health for outstanding clinical outcomes, efficiency, patient experience, and community health impact
• #1 Hospital in Idaho: St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center is ranked the top hospital statewide with highperforming ratings in numerous specialties and procedures

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, financial support through Fidelity, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.