Description

Nemours Childrens 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 divisions 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 youre 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.

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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 childrens 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.