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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Physician- Neonatologist- University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
$220K - $270K *
Champion innovative clinical solutions and deliver exceptional patient care while collaborating with medical teams. Utilize expertise in examination and treatment, fostering professionalism through te...
4 weeks ago
Lead Advanced Practice Provider - Hematology/Oncology
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of pediatric care by leading advanced practice providers in a dynamic environment. Drive clinical excellence, mentor teams, and enhance patient outcomes in specialized areas like onco...
Yesterday
Pediatric Speech Therapist (SLP)
$52K - $156K *
Bring your expertise to deliver evidence-based speech therapy and individualized care, while collaborating with families and healthcare teams to improve communication and feeding outcomes for children...
Reposted today
Pediatric Speech Therapist (SLP)
$52K - $156K *
Join a dynamic team to provide vital speech-language therapy in home and community settings, focusing on personalized treatment plans to support children with communication disorders. Collaborate with...
3 weeks ago
Physician Assistant - Dr. Kyle Morse
$162K - $179K *
Advance patient care by providing clinical consultation, assessment, and management. Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure effective treatment and education for patients, enhancing their recovery...
1 week ago
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
$79K - $102K *
Transform lives by joining our dedicated team as a Speech-Language Pathologist, specializing in pediatric therapy. Collaborate, innovate, and play a pivotal role in helping children develop communicat...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $200K *
Advance child welfare by providing expert medical evaluations for suspected abuse victims. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while engaging in academic teaching and research within a supportive...
Yesterday
$170K - $200K *
Contribute to child advocacy by providing medical evaluations and consultations for suspected child abuse victims, while engaging in academic teaching and multidisciplinary collaboration within a pedi...
Reposted yesterday
Pediatric Dentist - Signing Bonus
$170K - $200K *
Join a dedicated team in a purpose-built pediatric dental environment. Provide exceptional care to young patients while enjoying clinical autonomy and support. Flexible scheduling with opportunities f...
4 weeks ago
Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent
$225K - $300K *
Engage in transformative mental health care for children and adolescents by providing comprehensive evaluation, developing tailored treatment plans, and ensuring collaborative support through outpatie...
4 weeks ago
Peds Neurosurgery Registered Nurse
$73K - $110K *
Empower patient care as a Registered Nurse in an outpatient setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing services. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for patients and ens...
1 week ago
Advanced Practice Provider: Night House Officer
$85K - $100K *
Take ownership of patient care in Pediatric General Surgery and ENT departments. Provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure quality outcomes in a f...
1 week ago
Advanced Practice Provider - Emergency Dept (Full Time, Nights - Nocturnist)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional pediatric emergency care. As a Physician Assistant, you'll assess, diagnose, and manage acute conditions, collaborating with healthcare professio...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead impactful safety and quality initiatives by managing multiple projects, ensuring timely deliverables, and fostering stakeholder communication to drive continuous improvement across the organizati...
2 weeks ago
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist - Endocrinology
$110K - $130K *
Champion safe and effective medication management for pediatric patients in an ambulatory care setting. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure optimal therapy outcomes and develop comprehensi...
3 days ago
$68K - $93K *
Join our team to provide compassionate, skilled nursing care for pediatric patients in their homes. You'll deliver personalized support, educate families, and ensure high-quality care while working fl...
Yesterday
Anesthesiology Pediatric Physician Scientist [Req#: 440647, Position#: 102255]
$210K - $250K *
Champion pediatric anesthesiology and impactful research as part of an esteemed academic institution. Cultivate collaboration and lead innovative studies while delivering high-quality care to young pa...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by operating and maintaining ECMO circuits for patients needing advanced cardiopulmonary support. Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety througho...
2 weeks ago
Pediatric Outpatient Diabetes Educator
$66K - $109K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing pediatric diabetes care through education, support, and community engagement. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and advoca...
3 days ago
Pediatric Outpatient Diabetes Educator
$66K - $109K *
Engage with patients and families to enhance diabetes education and management. Collaborate with healthcare teams, advocate for patient care, and participate in community outreach to improve diabetes...
3 days ago
MD or DO - Primary Care Physician
$190K - $220K *
Empower diverse communities by providing compassionate, culturally affirming primary care. Join a collaborative team dedicated to health equity, HIV prevention, and whole-person wellness in a supporti...
2 weeks ago
Advanced Practice Provider - Lead/Educator Emergency Dept (Full Time, Variable Shifts)
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to advancing education for Emergency Department advanced practice providers. Lead initiatives, ensure compliance, and enhance patient care through innovative training and...
4 days ago
Speech & Language Pathologist (Pediatric)
$90K - $115K *
Engage with pediatric patients to evaluate and treat speech and language disorders. Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to develop effective treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care for ch...
Yesterday
Pediatric Spine Surgeon - BC Children's Hospital
$250K - $300K *
Champion cutting-edge pediatric spine surgery, enhancing treatment for spinal deformities through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research...
Reposted yesterday
Pediatric Physical Therapist - Easter Seals
$80K - $95K *
Elevate pediatric care by integrating therapy into daily routines, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support children with developmental needs. Experience meaningful, real-time impact in...
Reposted 1 week ago
What does a pediatric specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Browse vetted professional listings on Ladders and review each posting’s compensation information, qualifications, location, and responsibilities. Salary and eligibility details vary by position.