Pediatric Nephrologist, AdventHealth for Children

AdventHealth Medical Group is seeking a pediatric nephrologist to join our collaborative team, with service locations in Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne, to provide comprehensive care for kidney and metabolic disorders. This is a new junior position open to both graduating fellows and recently boarded pediatric nephrologist eager to advance patient care in a dynamic environment, while expanding access to communities. The practice is affiliated and partnered with AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, a 200 bed tertiary Children’s Hospital.

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Active FL medical license (or ability to secure active, unrestricted licensure)
• Board Eligible or Board Certification in Pediatric Nephrology
• Experience with supervising Advanced Practice Providers (APRN and/or PA-C)
• Proficiency with kidney transplants, dialysis and CRRT

Physician Expectations:

• Rotating call coverage at Children’s campus with colleagues
• Clinic days at Melbourne, Tampa and Orlando
• Outpatient average volumes of 10-12 patients
• Inpatient average volumes of 6-12 patients
• 1:3 call rotation. Overnight coverage managed via phone.

AdventHealth for Children is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping and great schools. As one the most visited cities in the US, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and numerous beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The newly built Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, tertiary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, more than 30 peds ICU beds with a dedicated peds CICU, a 102 bed NICU, 17 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric network and transport system.  We started our comprehensive pediatric open heart program in 2012 and have a strong track record of positive outcomes.  We also have several key destination programs including our level IV Epilepsy program, the region’s only BMT and solid organ transplants including kidney and liver, and we increased Orlando area NICU beds to 150 total in 2017.  Our unparalleled network consists of 30 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center totals over 23,000 births and several extremely successful pediatric subspecialty programs including outreach clinics.  These 30 hospitals refer patients for tertiary and quaternary services to our main location near downtown Orlando.  Our newest program has brought pediatric liver transplant services to Central Florida. In 2019 through 2024, AdventHealth for Children is recognized by US News and World Report as the best Children’s Hospital for newborn care in Florida.  We are also recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a top Children’s Hospital for quality and safety, and we are a magnet designated hospital for nursing care. 

Orlando is known as the City Beautiful. There is much more than theme parks here! Our community is culturally diverse and a great place to raise a family. We have excellent public and private schools. Orlando is also the setting for several colleges and Universities, including the University of Central Florida.  We are home to multiple theaters, art museums, art festivals and film festivals. We are well known for our excellent restaurants. We have a vibrant sports community with national teams like the Orlando Magic Basketball and Orlando City Soccer Club. We offer year round pleasant weather for outdoor fun and are only an hour away from some of the most scenic beaches in the Southeast.

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