Physician - Pediatric Nephrology

Where kids and families are always first

At MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.

Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.

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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

About Mary Bridge Children’s

For more than 70 years, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network has cared for children and families across the South Sound. Anchored by an 82-bed pediatric hospital in Tacoma, Mary Bridge offers a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a 24-hour pediatric-only Emergency Department and a state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center.

As a comprehensive pediatric health network, Mary Bridge delivers expert, family-centered care across inpatient, outpatient and specialty services, supported by multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the unique needs of every child and family we serve.

Why Mary Bridge Children's?

Built for children and families

Delivering care designed specifically for kids and the families who support them, with a strong focus on family-centered care.

Award-winning care

Named a Top Children’s Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, earning this national recognition six times in the past eight years, with physicians consistently recognized on Top Doctors lists by Seattle Magazine, Seattle Met and the Tacoma News Tribune.

Growing for the future

A new pediatric hospital and medical office building designed to support the future of children’s care.

Well-being and support

Generous time off, wellness resources and programs designed to help you maintain balance in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

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 .