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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$200K - $250K *

Join a dedicated team as a Primary Care Physician, enhancing patient care through a collaborative, value-based model focused on seniors. Leverage your expertise to improve outcomes and provide a conci...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $170K *

Engage in collaborative patient care by providing high-quality diagnosis and treatment as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a dynamic nephrology setting, leveraging your expertise to enha...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Empower a diverse patient population by providing comprehensive, high-quality care in a collaborative environment. Be part of an integrated team, delivering essential health services with a focus on p...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform pediatric emergency care by delivering expert nursing services in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to provide critical support for patients from bi...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $144K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational excellence and patient care by overseeing clinical services, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering high-performing teams within a dynamic healthcare env...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Champion patient care by providing expert gastroenterology services, conducting endoscopies, and enhancing clinical workflows. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve access and quality o...

4 days ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Transform pediatric care by joining a dynamic team focused on advancing clinical practice, education, and research in Pediatric Pulmonology. Lead innovative programs and collaborate with multidiscipli...

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

$180K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance pediatric pulmonology care, education, and research. Lead initiatives in a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on complex respiratory conditions and program developm...

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

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in advancing pediatric pulmonology through clinical care, education, and research. Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration while managing complex respiratory conditions and developin...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Elevate patient care by providing comprehensive primary health solutions, fostering wellness, and collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes for diverse patient populati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Champion health by providing comprehensive patient care, managing chronic conditions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance wellness through education and effective treatment plan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Empower your nursing career by providing exceptional care to pediatric patients with complex hematology and oncology needs. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic environment, delivering critical support...

Yesterday

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team in a unique clinic focused on genetic research and evaluations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary staff to enhance the care for those with developmental disabilities while adv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Contribute to groundbreaking research in developmental disabilities as a Geneticist, evaluating diverse patient populations. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance clinical and research...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career as a Surgical First Assistant providing essential support in the operating room, utilizing your orthopedic expertise to enhance patient care and outcomes with a focus strictly on s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Transform orthopedic care by joining a dynamic team focused on patient-centered outcomes. Collaborate with surgeons and specialists to enhance services in a thriving community, managing patients throu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $200K *

Transform patient care by managing orthopedic cases across outpatient and inpatient settings. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support a thriving orthopedic practice, focusing on total joint arthrop...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic orthopedic team, providing comprehensive care across outpatient and inpatient settings. Contribute to the growth of orthopedic services while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in providing exceptional clinical care in the NICU, managing patient cases, and contributing to education and quality improvement initiatives while collaborating with a dedicated team...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Join a dedicated team providing focused care in nursing facilities, enhancing patient recovery and reducing readmissions. Enjoy a flexible weekday schedule with strong support, autonomy, and the oppor...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $165K *

Shape your career by providing focused care in nursing facilities, enhancing patient recovery while enjoying a flexible schedule and strong team support. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $127K *

Empower patients by providing integrated mental health therapy within a primary care team. Utilize evidence-based interventions to enhance patient outcomes and manage behavioral health crises effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Reimagine child/adolescent neuropsychology by conducting assessments in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with medical teams and mentor students while addressing diverse clinical pre...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$290K - $335K *

Unlock potential by providing compassionate care to diverse patients in a dynamic clinic environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver comprehensive health services and improve community h...

2 weeks ago

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

$376K - $423K *

Empower the future of mental health by providing exceptional care to children and adolescents. Collaborate with a dedicated team, utilizing modern technology in a supportive environment to enhance pat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.