Pediatric Nephrology Medical Director - Charlotte, NC

Pediatric Nephrologist Opportunity

Join Atrium Health as a Pediatric Nephrologist in Charlotte, NC - part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you upthis is where it starts.

Atrium Health Levine Children's seeks a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to serve as Medical Director for our kidney transplant program. Join our nationally recognized team in Charlotte, NC, and help shape the future of pediatric kidney care.

The Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Division currently employs nine physicians, three nurse practitioners alongside a multidisciplinary team of nurses, dietitians, social workers, research coordinators and quality improvement team. The team provides more than 1500 outpatient visits, 2000 acute dialysis treatments each year, including outpatient dialysis at a dedicated pediatric dialysis unit. Applicants should have a strong background in renal replacement therapies and transplantation and an interest in the care of complex multidisciplinary patients. A clinical faculty appointment commensurate with experience is available with Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

Levine Children's Hospital is ranked among the Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report including Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, and Cancer. We provide access to a full spectrum of therapies for nephrology diagnoses including, but not limited to, acute care nephrology, kidney transplantation, extracorporeal therapies (TPE, sickle cell red cell exchange program, stem cell collection). Our team participates in national research/quality networks including: IROC, CKID, NAPRTCS, SCOPE, NEPTUNE, CURE-GN and PNRC.

Highlights

• Lead inpatient and consult services, outpatient clinics, and a dedicated pediatric dialysis unit.
• Provide rotating coverage for nephrology inpatient service and consultations
• Enjoy flexibility with one remote workday per week.
• Mentor residents and medical students.
• Educational and research opportunities with new Charlotte campus for Wake Forest University School of Medicine, scheduled to open in summer of 2025.

Training and/or Experience Required

• BC/BE Pediatric Nephrologist
• We seek a dynamic clinical leader with a passion for advancing pediatric kidney care through clinical excellence, education, and research. The ideal candidate will help expand our national reputation and drive innovation in multidisciplinary care.

Benefits About Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you're joining a team that's committed to being a Best Place to Carewhere clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purposefrom discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care - for you, for us, for alland lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impactfor all.