Academic Pediatric Nephrologist

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Division of Pediatric Nephrology is seeking two additional full-time board-certified/eligible Pediatric Nephrologists at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join our dedicated team. Currently, the division comprises four faculty members, with a fifth faculty member joining in 2025, and a full-time dialysis nurse practitioner. We have comprehensive support, including full outpatient nursing staff, a dedicated social worker, dietician, outpatient HD and PD nursing staff, an apheresis staff, an inpatient HD and PD team, an active continuous kidney replacement therapy (CKRT) program, and actively working on introducing the neonatal CKRT machines. 

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Position Highlights

The division delivers full-service outpatient and inpatient nephrology care, including dedicated pediatric HD, PD, and kidney transplantation services. Acute care services include CKRT, inpatient dialysis, and apheresis, along with consultative services for PICU, CICU, NICU, BMT, and general inpatient units. Our ESRD program supports 30-40 pediatric dialysis patients, with 8-15 kidney transplants performed annually and ongoing specialized care for 80+ kidney transplant patients. Our multidisciplinary approach includes clinical nurse specialists, pediatric-trained hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis nurses, renal dietitians, and social workers. Additionally, we run an active ABPM program and bone health clinic. We are expanding our dedicated subspecialty nephrology clinics, including antenatal/neonatal nephrology, kidney stone, tuberous sclerosis, and obesity/healthy lifestyle clinics, in collaboration with endocrinology, urology, cardiology/oncology, and neurology teams. The applicants’ responsibilities will include clinical care and teaching medical students and pediatric residents from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. There are also opportunities to mentor medical students and residents in research activities. The Department of Pediatrics hosts approximately 84 residents, including primary care track and Med-Peds residents. Candidates with leadership aspirations, plans, and research goals are encouraged to apply, as the division offers opportunities for clinical and basic science research and leadership opportunities. Research activities can be pursued independently or collaboratively through existing initiatives within LLU School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Clinical Research Trials Center, and our AI-focused research group.

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Commitment to Innovation and Collaboration

We are part of the Pediatric Research Consortium (PRC), NAPRTCS, CKiD, and NKC initiatives. We are an active member of the Southern California Computational Laguna Program.  Additionally, we are members of multiple clinical trials, and we are leading multiple quality improvement initiatives, focusing on improving AKI and CKD diagnosis among others.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects the broad population we serve. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, self-identified minorities, and those dedicated to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture to apply.

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Visa Sponsorship

We sponsor O-1 visas, H1B, and other visa types.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.