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.
$250K - $300K *
Grow your career with a collaborative OB/GYN team, providing comprehensive care for high-risk obstetrics and gynecology. Engage in teaching, research, and leadership opportunities while delivering com...
2 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Drive excellence in pediatric cardiology by overseeing heart failure and transplant programs, teaching future medical professionals, and enhancing patient care through outreach initiatives across the...
1 week ago
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (RN) - OR General Surgery
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to fostering professional growth and education in nursing. Collaborate with leadership to enhance competencies, develop training programs, and ensure high standards of pat...
3 weeks ago
$210K - $250K *
Shape the future of patient care by providing exceptional wound treatment in long-term facilities. Enjoy work/life balance while performing rewarding surgical procedures in diverse settings that respe...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Engage as a technical expert in Pediatric Dentistry, delivering comprehensive diagnosis, care, and treatment to patients in outpatient and hospital settings. Innovate treatment approaches and manage c...
4 weeks ago
Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
$250K - $300K *
Help us enhance patient care by providing expert inpatient psychiatric services. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment, ensuring comprehensive treatment for diverse patient nee...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive practice growth by leading a multi-unit pediatric dental division, overseeing operational performance and developing strong leaders across 16+ locations to enhance patient engagement and service...
4 weeks ago
Child Psychologist Testing or Therapy (PsyD or PhD)
$145K - $155K *
Join a dynamic clinical team as a Psychologist, providing essential patient care and showcasing your expertise in psychological assessments and interventions. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a supportiv...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Advance your career by providing essential psychiatric care and treatment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes in a dynamic outpatient setting, ensuring compliance wi...
1 week ago
$115K - $140K *
Engage in direct client care by assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing treatments for mental health issues. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and ensure compliance...
2 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Lead the charge in providing exceptional psychiatric care, performing evaluations, diagnoses, and treatments while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes in an outpati...
3 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Contribute to exceptional patient care as a Physician Assistant, delivering psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and care coordination while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance menta...
4 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Engage in direct client care by assessing, diagnosing, and prescribing treatment while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to enhance mental health services in line with regulatory standards...
4 weeks ago
$115K - $140K *
Support mental health patients by providing direct care, including assessments, treatment plans, and prescription management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care in compli...
1 month ago
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Pain Clinic
$80K - $95K *
Transform patient care by providing coordinated, family-centered nursing in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex pain and headache concerns for children a...
1 week ago
Newborn Screening Program Specialist - Clinical Genetics
$70K - $112K *
Shape the future of newborn health by managing data and reporting activities, ensuring efficient follow-up and communication with healthcare providers and families. Collaborate with a dedicated team t...
Reposted 1 week ago
$82K - $82K *
Join a team that's committed to providing exceptional burn care while overseeing clinical operations and collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment to enhance quality and patient outcomes...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$100K - $125K *
Join a team that's dedicated to improving children's mental health while leading the development of innovative treatment plans and supervising a passionate group of Mobile Exposure Coaches in this imp...
Reposted yesterday
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
$95K - $115K *
Join our Pediatric Urgent Care team to provide exceptional care to children. Collaborate within a dynamic environment, addressing diverse health needs while enhancing patient experiences across multip...
Reposted 5 days ago
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
$100K - $120K *
Partner with us to deliver exceptional pediatric urgent care, diagnosing and treating acute illnesses in a collaborative environment. Your expertise and compassion will significantly enhance the healt...
Reposted 5 days ago
$181K - $246K *
Transform pediatric cardiac care by joining a dynamic perfusion team, providing critical support for complex cases, and mentoring future professionals in a collaborative environment focused on excelle...
1 week ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Pediatric
$82K - $111K *
Transform your career by providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a dynamic pediatric unit. Collaborate with a dedicated team to support young patients and their families, ensuring high-quali...
Today
Staff Physician I/II, Oncology Hospitalist
$180K - $220K *
Support the care of complex cancer patients by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, managing day-to-day clinical needs, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives within a specialized inp...
2 days ago
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology - Abercrombie (8a - 5p)
$110K - $130K *
Empower patient care by managing medication processes, mentoring pharmacists, and enhancing drug therapy outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient safety and educati...
Yesterday
Physician Assistant - General, Vascular and Colon Surgery
$149K - $198K *
Join a dynamic surgical team, focusing on OR support and outpatient care. Collaborate with experienced surgeons, providing first-assist in surgeries and managing patient continuity. Ideal for a PA see...
2 days 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.