Pediatric - Nephrology Physician

We are seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Nephrologist for an ongoing locum opportunity in St. Louis, Missouri, beginning November 2026. Coverage is needed for one continuous Friday-to-Friday service week per month, providing inpatient Pediatric Nephrology, dialysis services, and 24/7 call coverage at a Children's Hospital. Assignment Details Start Date: November 3, 2026 1 week per month Schedule 24/7 coverage throughout assigned service week Monday Friday: Onsite approximately 7:00/8:00 AM 5:00 PM Saturday Sunday: Onsite approximately 7:00/8:00 AM 2:00 PM or longer as needed Overnight and after onsite hours: Call from nearby hotel 1-hour response time when required to return onsite Approximately 7 call shifts per month for a 1.0 FTE Approximately 10 calls per day Estimated 14 hours of call activity per week Estimated 20 hours of onsite emergent care per week Practice Setting Inpatient Pediatric Nephrology Outpatient hemodialysis coverage as needed Pediatric patient population Epic EMR Clinical Responsibilities Pediatric Nephrology admissions and consultations Renal biopsies Inpatient hemodialysis Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Peritoneal dialysis Plasmapheresis Provide inpatient Pediatric Nephrology coverage Provide outpatient hemodialysis coverage as needed Provide 24/7 call coverage during assigned service weeks Return onsite for emergent care when clinically required Support Staff Residents Students Nurse Practitioners Nursing staff Transplant Coordinators Dialysis Nurse Practitioners Renal team Requirements MD or DO Board Certification in Pediatric Nephrology required Active Missouri medical license required Credentialing Considerations Active Missouri license must already be in hand Ideal Candidate A Board Certified Pediatric Nephrologist with an active Missouri license who can consistently provide approximately one Friday-to-Friday service week per month. The ideal physician is comfortable managing complex inpatient Pediatric Nephrology patients and performing renal biopsies, hemodialysis, CRRT, peritoneal dialysis, and plasmapheresis, while providing 24/7 call coverage with a one-hour onsite response when needed.