Physician - Pediatric Nephrology

Join One Team Mary Bridge

At Mary Bridge Children's Hospital & Health Network, kids and families are at the center of everything we do. Based in Tacoma, Washington, and serving communities throughout the South Sound, our nationally recognized pediatric hospital, clinics and specialty network bring together providers, nurses and team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

Recognized as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and backed by a growing pediatric network, we're proud to make a difference in the lives of children and families every day while helping shape the future of children's healthcare.

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Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital offers Pediatric Nephrologists the opportunity to build a rewarding practice within a leading regional children’s hospital known for its collaborative culture, strong subspecialty support, growing pediatric network, and commitment to delivering exceptional care for children and families.

With a Brand-New State-of-the-Art Children’s Hospital opening in 2026, physicians will have the opportunity to help shape the future of pediatric care in a modern environment designed specifically for children, families, and care teams.

To Learn More, Contact:

• Rachel Whisenhunt
• Rachel.Whisenhunt@MultiCare.org
• Position Summary

The Pediatric Nephrologist delivers comprehensive, family centered care to infants, children, and adolescents with acute and chronic kidney disorders in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role emphasizes diagnostic evaluation, longitudinal management of renal disease, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and partnership with families to support each child’s health, development, and quality of life.

Pediatric nephrologists also serve as clinical partners in quality improvement efforts and multidisciplinary care teams aligned with institutional goals. Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and manage children with a wide range of kidney and urinary tract conditions, including congenital anomalies, nephrotic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, and hypertension.

Provide outpatient consultations and inpatient support in coordination with our pediatric hospitalists, intensivists, and subspecialists.

• Educates patients and their families about kidney health, disease management, and preventative measures
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate care plans
• Provides medical guidance to nursing staff and timely documentation of patient interactions, diagnosis, and treatment within Epic
• Maintains an evidence-based clinical practice that focuses on managing kidney disease and delaying its progression
• Provides excellent bedside manner and communication skills

Contribute to program development, including potential future dialysis and transplant services.

Education of medical students and residents

Requirements

• Licensed in Washington State
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Federal DEA certification
• Experience with dialysis and transplant management
• Where kids and families are always first
• Everything we do starts with a commitment to children and families. From specialized pediatric care to family-centered support services, our teams work together to create a safe, compassionate and healing environment where every child can thrive.
• For more than 70 years, Mary Bridge Children's has cared for children across the South Sound and beyond. Today, that legacy continues through a network of pediatric specialists, clinics and hospital services anchored by a new state-of-the-art pediatric hospital designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
• Why Choose Mary Bridge Children's?
• One Team Mary Bridge
• Providers, nurses and staff come together as one team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care for children and families across the region.
• Award-winning pediatric care
• Named a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group six times in the past eight years, recognizing excellence in patient quality and safety.
• A new era of children's care
• Work in a state-of-the-art pediatric hospital and medical office building designed specifically for children, families and care teams.
• A growing pediatric network
• Opportunities across hospital, specialty, primary care and urgent care settings, supported by a Level IV NICU and comprehensive pediatric specialty network.
• Career growth
• Continuing education, leadership development and advancement opportunities supported by one of the region's largest health systems.
• Pacific Northwest lifestyle
• Enjoy vibrant communities, outdoor adventure and easy access to waterfronts, mountains and everything the South Sound has to offer.
• Pay and Benefit Expectations
• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $357,000.00 - $357,000.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
• Associated benefit information can be viewed here .