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Nemours Children's Health
Jacksonville, Florida

Pediatric Nephrologist

NephrologyIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking Pediatric Nephrologists to join our team in Jacksonville, Florida.

Candidates will be expected to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, participate in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and manage pediatric patients with a wide range of kidney-related conditions including: acute and chronic kidney disease, hypertension, nephrotic and nephritic syndromes, congenital and inherited renal disorders, electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities and urinary tract anomalies
  • Manage and oversee dialysis
  • Provide consultative services to other hospital departments and participate in multidisciplinary rounds
  • Participate in shared call coverage, including inpatient consults and after-hours responsibilities
  • Educate patients and families about disease management, medications, nutrition, and treatment plans

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 eligible/certified in specialty
  • Eligible for unrestricted Florida medical license and DEA
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

If you’re 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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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 children’s 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 [https://www.nemours.org/].

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville

At Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville

[https://www.nemours.org/locations/florida-pediatric-specialty-care-jacksonville.html], collaboration drives exceptional pediatric care. Through our longstanding partnership with Wolfson Children’s Hospital, physicians and advanced practice providers work alongside leading specialists to deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of pediatric specialties and subspecialties.

This unique model offers opportunities to care for complex pediatric patients, participate in multidisciplinary programs, contribute to clinical research, and collaborate with experts dedicated exclusively to children’s health.

Join a mission-driven organization where teamwork, innovation, and clinical excellence come together to improve the health and well-being of children throughout Northeast Florida.

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville offers the best of coastal Florida living with the energy of a growing metropolitan city. With more than 22 miles of beaches, an extensive park system, and miles of riverfront, outdoor recreation is a way of life.

The city features diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic districts to new master-planned communities, along with strong schools and a growing economy in health care, finance, and logistics. Cultural amenities include museums, performing arts, professional sports, and signature events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, making it one of the Southeast’s most desirable places to live and work.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric nephrologyDialysis managementClinical diagnosisHypertension managementPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationInpatient careOutpatient careMedical researchCommunication skills

Nephrology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 2.4
Better work-life than 50% of Nephrology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 71 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Nemours Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

No state income tax
Health, life, dental, vision insurance
Mortgage assistance
Relocation packages
403B with employer match
457 retirement savings plans
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
PSLF eligible