OU Health - Pediatric Nephrologist

Pediatric Nephrologist

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Due to sustained community need and continued program growth, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) is seeking a full-time Pediatric Nephrologist to join the expanding pediatric subspecialty team at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital at OU Health, the state’s flagship academic children’s hospital.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for infants, children, and adolescents with a broad range of kidney and urinary tract disorders. Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Acute and chronic kidney disease
• Hypertension
• Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
• Glomerular diseases

Acute and Chronic Dialysis Therapies

Care coordination for patients requiring transplant evaluation, in collaboration with adult and pediatric transplant teams

This role includes a full-time faculty appointment at the University of Oklahoma, with academic rank commensurate with experience.

Academic & Clinical Environment

• The Pediatric Nephrologist will join a collegial, multidisciplinary pediatric team committed to clinical excellence, patient-centered care, medical education, and scholarly activity. Opportunities are available for:
• Teaching medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical, translational, or outcomes-based research, aligned with the candidate’s interests

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Nephrology fellowship
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Oklahoma
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, academic medicine, and high-quality patient care

Compensation & Benefits

• Qualified candidates can expect a competitive and comprehensive package, including:
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off and supported CME opportunities
• Affordable cost of living and one of the lowest overall tax burdens in the U.S.

Academic Environment

OUHSC is one of the nation’s few academic campuses that integrates colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, dentistry, and allied health sciences within a single academic environment. This structure fosters strong interdisciplinary collaboration across education, clinical care, and research.

OU Health is Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic health system and continues to experience significant growth supported by substantial institutional, state, and philanthropic investments.

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• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Sub-Specialty: Nephrology
• Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient