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
