Pediatric Nephrology – San Diego

Salary Range: $ to $

Potential Premium Earnings: $28,896.00

• Salary range includes incentives that are contingent upon skills, competencies, longevity, experience and geographic location.
• The earnings included in the salary range are contingent upon requisite Board Certification.
• Potential premium earnings may vary based on location.
• Annual Salary is determined by longevity with the Group and full time equivalent (FTE) work schedule/effort.

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Supplemental medical coverage
• Special dependent coverage
• Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
• Retirement and savings plans
• Relocation package
• Professional liability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

• Partnership of SCPMG
• Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
• Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
• Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
• Voting rights on organizational decisions

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest and most respected health care organizations, serving more than 12 million members. Our integrated model combines hospitals, health plans, and physician‑led medical groups, enabling us to deliver coordinated, patient‑centered care. We are seeking a Pediatric Nephrologist to join our growing specialty team at Kaiser Permanente San Diego
, where you’ll have the opportunity to care for complex children in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Collaborate seamlessly with pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists to provide the highest level of care for children with kidney disease.

Focus on evidence‑based medicine tailored to the needs of each child.

Collaborate with five pediatric nephrologists across Southern California while partnering with skilled dialysis nurses, PICU/NICU teams, and allied health professionals, and take an active role in shaping dialysis program development for the region.

Shape the future of pediatric dialysis with investments such as Carpediem CRRT for infants and small children.

Regional call‑sharing and strong nursing support ensure sustainable work‑life balance.

Enjoy excellent salary, retirement contributions, health coverage, malpractice insurance, and CME support.

Engage in teaching, quality improvement, and clinical innovation.

Make a direct impact on families by improving access, reducing transfers, and enhancing outcomes.

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Nephrology
• Experience in acute dialysis (HD and CRRT) preferred
• Strong commitment to team‑based, patient‑focused care

San Diego captures the essence of coastal living with its beachside communities and lively downtown. The city’s coastal climate allows for year‑round visits to the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and Legoland. For culture seekers, San Diego features a range of culinary delights and unique architectural landscapes influenced by the city’s proximity to Mexico and Spanish history.

The San Diego service area is one the region’s largest, with impressive geographical coverage, over 1,100 physicians, and about 25 satellite offices to complement the main medical center. Yet we have a singular, well‑defined culture, grounded in three pillars that improve outcomes: maintaining physicians well‑being and their original passion for medicine; keeping the workforce energized and cohesive; and ensuring patient engagement in their own overall health.

This formula, along with our size, diversity, and depth of talent, helps the area keep its edge in new technology and clinical expertise. San Diego maintains a high level of integration and collaboration; physicians and new hires alike know they’re not alone, that they have the personal support and clinical assistance of an entire team. Educational and research opportunities are actively offered and supported, with residency programs and fellowships, along with participation in clinical studies and trials.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.