Explore Pediatric Specialist Jobs

Find pediatric specialist opportunities that match your clinical expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including positions focused on diagnosing and treating infants, children, and adolescents across a range of care settings.

What Pediatric Specialists Do

Pediatric specialists provide focused care for young patients, often addressing complex or condition-specific health needs. Depending on their training and role, they may evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, coordinate with families and care teams, and contribute to quality improvement, education, or clinical research.

Specialties and Work Settings

Opportunities may be available in pediatric subspecialties such as cardiology, oncology, neurology, endocrinology, emergency medicine, and critical care. Pediatric specialists work in hospitals, children’s health systems, specialty clinics, academic medical centers, and other healthcare organizations. Specific responsibilities and qualifications vary by employer and position.

Skills and Qualifications

Many physician-level roles require a medical degree, pediatric residency, subspecialty fellowship, and applicable board certification or eligibility. Other pediatric specialist positions may require different clinical credentials and experience. Employers commonly value sound clinical judgment, clear communication with children and families, collaboration across disciplines, and a commitment to evidence-based care.

Find Your Next Pediatric Specialist Role

Explore Ladders listings to identify pediatric specialist jobs that align with your experience, preferred setting, and career plans. Review each job description for its requirements, responsibilities, location, and compensation details, and use your profile and application materials to highlight relevant expertise.

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$180K - $220K *

Deliver exceptional care as you diagnose and treat conditions in neonates and pediatric patients. Engage in examinations, manage treatments, and ensure ongoing care in a supportive environment focused...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$180K - $220K *

Lead a dynamic pediatric obesity medicine program, providing clinical and administrative direction while fostering collaboration across specialties and driving innovative care delivery and community o...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$204K - $346K *

Support patient-centered care in a dynamic, collegial pediatric practice with 32 hours of patient interaction weekly. Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality medical services within...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by providing expert pediatric pharmacotherapy in a collaborative environment. Contribute to clinical practice, educational initiatives, and quality improvement, while impacting pat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Transform patient care by collaborating with physicians to manage inpatient and outpatient hematology cases. Drive effective communication, documentation, and treatment plans while ensuring seamless t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing mental and behavioral health programs by driving access, reducing stigma, and fostering community engagement. Oversee operations, staff development, and strategic initiati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $100K *

Drive strategic relationships with community physicians to enhance referrals, improve service access, and optimize pediatric specialty care through effective account management and data analysis...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Build and strengthen relationships with community physicians to enhance referrals and access to pediatric specialty care. Utilize strategic account management and data analysis to drive program effect...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate pediatric care by collaborating with pulmonologists to assess, treat, and manage respiratory disorders in children, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient sett...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Join a team that's dedicated to pediatric care, providing expert radiology services while fostering collaboration, leadership, and education in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive compensation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Provide comprehensive primary care to children and adolescents, coordinating care across the healthcare system while ensuring compliance with regulations and safeguarding patient information. Lead a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$210K - $250K *

Drive your career with a leadership role in a renowned pediatric Pancreas Care Center, overseeing clinical excellence, program development, and collaborative patient care while supporting advanced res...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Champion our Pancreas Care Center as a Clinical Leader, advancing patient care through innovative protocols and multidisciplinary collaboration while mentoring future gastroenterologists in a premier...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Transform pediatric care by providing comprehensive inpatient services, establishing preventive health practices, and collaborating within a broad healthcare network to enhance patient outcomes and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$103K - $130K *

Transform the future of pediatric care by delivering compassionate nursing services to diverse patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality health outcomes through...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional imaging services for interventional procedures, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Partner with us to enhance pediatric pulmonary care, collaborating with a dedicated team to provide comprehensive treatment and support for children with respiratory conditions in a dynamic clinical e...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

The Pediatric Nurse Manager at Central Jersey Medical Center is responsible for overseeing the operations of the pediatric patient care clinic, including staff management, patient care coordination, a...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$250K - $325K *

Join our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality behavioral health care for children and adolescents. Leverage your expertise in psychiatric assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration to...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$210K - $250K *

Champion a leading Pediatric Gastroenterology Division by fostering growth, enhancing care, and driving educational excellence in a collaborative environment with top-tier professionals dedicated to p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive care across all ages. Engage in a dynamic environment that fosters teaching, research, and quality improvement while serving a diverse patient p...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$109K - $159K *

Accelerate patient care by providing comprehensive medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment. Collaborate in a supportive team environment to foster confidentiality and quality assurance while enga...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Elevate patient care by providing advanced nursing services in diverse healthcare settings. Collaborate with physicians to deliver high-quality treatment plans, conduct assessments, and ensure optimal...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive effective patient care management by integrating case management, resource utilization, and discharge planning. Collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance continuity of care and optimize clini...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Provide comprehensive pediatric care in an ambulatory setting, collaborating across multiple specialties. Engage in direct patient care, education, and clinical administration to enhance patient outco...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a pediatric specialist do?question toggle

    A pediatric specialist focuses on healthcare for infants, children, or adolescents, often treating particular conditions or providing care in a specialized clinical area. Duties depend on the specialty and employer.

  • What qualifications are required for pediatric specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by role. Physician positions commonly require a medical degree, pediatric residency, relevant fellowship training, and applicable board certification or eligibility. Other specialist roles may require different licenses, credentials, or clinical experience.

  • Where do pediatric specialists work?question toggle

    Pediatric specialists may work in children’s hospitals, general hospitals, specialty clinics, academic medical centers, and other healthcare organizations.

  • What pediatric subspecialties can I search for?question toggle

    Common areas include pediatric cardiology, oncology, neurology, endocrinology, emergency medicine, and critical care. Available roles and titles vary by employer.

  • How can I find pediatric specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted professional listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation information, qualifications, location, and responsibilities. Salary and eligibility details vary by position.