Locum Pediatric Nephrology Need – Philadelphia, PA (Premium Rates Available for Holidays and Ongoing)

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children | Tower Health
Start Date: December 26, 2025 – Ongoing (minimum 1 week/month commitment preferred)

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist for ongoing locum tenens coverage starting December 26, 2025. This role offers a blend of inpatient and outpatient care with consistent on-call rotation and the flexibility to build a recurring monthly schedule. Premium holiday and ongoing coverage rates available.

Assignment Details

• Start: December 26, 2025 – ongoing - First rotation is 12/26- 1/3.

• Schedule: Monday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM weekly rotation (inpatient/outpatient + call)

• Setting: Combined Inpatient and Outpatient (Epic EMR)

• Facility: St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

• Practice Scope: Pediatric Nephrology (acute & chronic management)

• Credentialing Timeframe: ~60 days

• Licensure: Active Pennsylvania medical license required

Clinical Highlights

• Patients: Approx. 5 outpatients daily + inpatient consults/rounding

• Call: Beeper call; response within 15 minutes

• Typical Mix: ~70% inpatient / 30% outpatient

• Support Staff: 1 RN, 3 MAs, 1 NP/PA, 1 office staff

• Procedures & Conditions:

  • Hemodialysis (required)

  • Peritoneal dialysis (acute/chronic)

  • Percutaneous & needle renal biopsy (preferred)

  • Management of transplant and complex renal syndromes (Bartter’s, Fabry, HUS, etc.)
    

Requirements

• Board Certification/Eligibility in Pediatric Nephrology (ABP)

• Active Pennsylvania License

• PALS Certification - We can help with Life Support Certification if needed.

• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric nephrology

Why This Assignment

This is a high-impact, ongoing locum opportunity serving pediatric patients in need of advanced renal care at one of Pennsylvania’s most respected children’s hospitals. There is steady volume for at least one week per month, and the program welcomes repeat availability and long-term partnership.

💰 Premium rates offered for holiday and ongoing coverage.

Interested candidates, please reach out for details and rate discussion.
Josh Turner | Senior Consultant, IPL Health Staffing
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