Pediatric Nephrology Opportunity, Charlotte, NC

The Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Division is a dynamic and growing team of 8 physicians and 3 APPs, expanding to meet the increasing needs of the Charlotte metropolitan area. Advocate Health is seeking one full-time Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join this well-established, nationally recognized division. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly collaborative team within a rapidly growing healthcare system in Charlotte, NC.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where 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 up—this is where it starts.

Position Highlights:

• Provide clinical care across inpatient and consult services, outpatient clinics, and a dedicated pediatric dialysis unit.
• Enjoy work-life balance with one remote day per week.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students.
• Engage in collaborative research and educational initiatives with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte campus.
• Access academic and research opportunities tied to the new Wake Forest University School of Medicine - Charlotte campus that opened Summer 2025.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, commensurate with experience.

Ideal Candidate:

• BC/BE in Pediatric Nephrology.
• Applicants should have a strong background in renal replacement therapies and transplantation and an interest in the care of complex multidisciplinary patients.

Levine Children’s Hospital is ranked among the Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report including Nephrology, Urology, Cardiology, and Cancer.  Our 234-bed facility provides 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.  

Charlotte, NC is a rapidly growing and vibrant city with approximately 2.4 million people in the metro area. It is 2 hours from the mountains and 3 hours from the beach. Charlotte is the largest city in the Carolinas and is home to professional basketball and football teams. With several local theater groups, several renowned museums, a symphony orchestra and a performing arts center, Charlotte has something for everyone. 

When you join Advocate Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support that you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you will work alongside advanced minds to improve medicine and redefine care for ALL.

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Lexy.Doane@advocatehealth.org

As the largest children's hospital between Atlanta and Washington, D.C., we treat more pediatric patients each day than any other hospital in North Carolina. And when your child needs care right away, Levine Children's has the region's first 24/7 emergency room just for kids, staffed by doctors trained in pediatric emergency medicine.

Why Choose Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital

Whether your family is dealing with a child's sudden, serious health concern or a chronic illness, you'll find help and support at Levine Children's Hospital. We care for our patients in a warm, child-friendly environment, to help them feel better as they get better. And we do it by involving you – the family – every step of the way. At Levine Children’s Hospital, we offer:

• Dedicated emergency department: Our hospital features the region's first 24/7 emergency room for children, staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency care doctors, and the region’s only Level I pediatric trauma center.
• Expert care for premature infants: Our doctors also provide the highest level of neonatal care in the region, with expertise in caring for premature infants as young as 23 weeks as well as those with congenital conditions.
• Life-saving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO): We are the only children’s hospital in the region to provide (ECMO) support, transplants, cardiac surgery and everything your child needs to stay at their healthiest.
• Support programs: We have robust support programs, providing psychosocial and emotional support for hospitalized children. Child life specialists, pet therapy, music therapy and Arts for Life not only help your child cope with their illness but make being in the hospital a more positive experience.

Your family is in the best hands at Levine Children’s Hospital.

Pediatric Specialty Services

While your child is staying with us, they will receive care from doctors, advanced practice providers, nurses, child life specialists and more, all who are dedicated to helping your child heal. At Levine Children’s Hospital, you can expect expert care in more than 30 areas of pediatric medicine.

See all pediatric specialty services.