Physician/Attending - Nephrology

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) are recruiting a BC/BE fellowship-trained pediatric nephrologist. The role involves providing exceptional clinical care, including inpatient and outpatient services across all aspects of nephrology such as AKI, CKD, and ESKD, as well as inpatient acute and outpatient chronic renal replacement therapy. The ideal candidate will be passionate about advocacy and improving care for children, embodying Nicklaus Children’s commitment to a care environment where every child matters most. This position is crucial for meeting the growing demand for services throughout South Florida. The division collaborates with other specialized programs like pediatric urology, rheumatology, and neurology, and multidisciplinary clinics. The Division of Nephrology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive evaluation of renal functions, including kidney biopsies, and was the first hospital in Florida to use the Mozarc Medical’s Carpediem™ Cardio Renal Pediatric Dialysis Emergency Machine for newborns with acute kidney injury and fluid overload. The team currently consists of 4 full-time pediatric nephrologists and 1 full-time nurse practitioner, with plans for expansion. In 2025, the division managed 7,500 patient encounters, 2,000 chronic outpatient treatments in the Pediatric Dialysis Unit, and 500 inpatient treatments. Employed staff have academic affiliations with Florida International University (FIU) Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, contributing to the training of pediatric residents, chief residents, and subspecialty fellows. Nicklaus Children’s Health System has a 75-year history of providing pediatric care and is South Florida's leading nonprofit, freestanding specialty licensed hospital exclusively for children. The system includes a network of hospitals and over 35 outpatient locations across Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, and Palm Beach counties. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, a 474-bed system, is recognized for excellence in pediatric medicine, with many programs consistently ranked nationally. The system also encompasses a nonprofit physician practice subsidiary with over 40 pediatric specialties and an ambulatory surgery center. The South Florida region offers a tropical, diverse, and metropolitan environment with year-round sunshine, warm weather, and access to recreational activities, beaches, cultural venues, professional sports, and international travel.

Requirements

BC/BE pediatric nephrologist
Fellowship trained in pediatric nephrology
Passion for advocacy and improving care for all children

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional clinical care, including inpatient and outpatient services across all aspects of nephrology including AKI, CKD and ESKD.
Manage inpatient acute and outpatient chronic renal replacement therapy.
Contribute to the expansion of services throughout South Florida.
Collaborate with other specialized programs including pediatric urology, pediatric rheumatology and neurology, along with other highly specialized inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary clinics.
Treat kidney disorders and provide comprehensive evaluation of renal functions, including kidney biopsies.
Participate in the training of pediatric residents, chief residents, and subspecialty fellows.