Pediatric Nephrology | Largest Pediatric Program In The Southwest | Attractive Benefits + Compensation Package

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Position Requirements

• 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

About Phoenix Children's

Phoenix Children's is one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems. It comprises Phoenix Children's Hospital — Thomas Campus, Phoenix Children's — East Valley Campus, Phoenix Children's – Avondale Campus, Phoenix Children's Hospital — Arrowhead Campus, four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers, 12 community pediatric practices, 20 outpatient clinics, two ambulatory surgery centers and seven community-service outpatient clinics throughout the state of Arizona. The system provides world-class inpatient, outpatient, trauma, emergency and urgent care and has been serving children and families for 40 years. Phoenix Children's Care Network includes more than 1,405 pediatric primary care providers and specialists who deliver care across more than 75 subspecialties. Alongside our colleagues, collaborators and communities, we're elevating pediatric care, education and innovation, so we can all grow healthier together.