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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$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple primary care micro clinics, delivering comprehensive medical care through both virtual and in-person interactions, while enhancing community health via education a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $120K *

Lead the charge in providing clinical leadership and program management, ensuring high-quality patient care outcomes through development and execution of strategic plans, policies, and performance man...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$475K *

Deliver exceptional pediatric dental care in a dynamic practice, utilizing advanced technology and a supportive team. Enjoy flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a significant impact in unde...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Drive excellence in pediatric plastic surgery by leading a top-tier program, overseeing patient care, education, and research initiatives while mentoring future leaders in the field...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient independence through collaborative rehabilitation. Utilize your skills in a supportive environment, working closely with healthcare professionals to o...

2 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic physiatry team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation care, collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance functional outcomes and independence through comprehensive treatme...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement tailored rehabilitation plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and independence in a supportive, patient-centered environment...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Transform patient care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective rehabilitation plans, ensuring optimal functional outcomes and independence for diverse patient...

1 week ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Elevate your career by joining a top academic medical center to provide expert pediatric eye care while contributing to the educational mission. Engage with a collaborative team and enhance the lives...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Transform pediatric surgical care by joining our team as a key physician. Engage in patient care, education, and research while mentoring the next generation of medical professionals in a dynamic clin...

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

$210K - $250K *

Transform pediatric surgical care by leading clinical services, mentoring future surgeons, and advancing research initiatives. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient-centered care an...

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

$90K - $110K *

Transform healthcare by providing comprehensive family medicine services. Collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance patient well-being through education, preventive care, and chronic condition mana...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Grow your career with a compassionate practice focused on pediatric care. Provide comprehensive medical services to children in a warm, welcoming environment. Flexible full-time or part-time opportuni...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Empower your career by managing enterprise applications, ensuring optimal performance, and driving upgrades. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and support critical...

2 weeks ago

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

$128K - $192K *

Transform healthcare operations by partnering with physician leaders to enhance practice performance, drive strategic growth, and foster a collaborative culture. Leverage financial acumen and operatio...

1 week ago

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

$114K - $171K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Pediatric Intensive Care Unit team, delivering advanced critical care to pediatric patients while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $106K *

Lead advanced research projects in clinical and translational sciences, maximizing scientific contributions and fostering collaboration with institutional and external partners while mentoring junior...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in advancing Pediatric Radiology through innovative research initiatives, faculty development, and mentoring a collaborative team, while providing expert clinical services in a premier...

4 weeks ago

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

$149K - $208K *

Contribute to innovative surgical care by delivering exceptional pre and post-operative support for patients. Engage in advanced cardiothoracic procedures, improving health outcomes in a collaborative...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$81K - $91K *

Grow your career with a dynamic leadership role in healthcare, managing nursing staff while ensuring high-quality care in an outpatient clinic focused on primary care and integrated behavioral health...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in comprehensive care coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through effective resource management, staff supervision, and adherence to regulatory standards while fostering co...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$500K+*

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Urology Department, where you'll practice a full spectrum of urology, supported by a dedicated team in a state-of-the-art facility, while making a meaningful i...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of reproductive science by performing advanced embryology techniques and managing complex clinical tasks within a dynamic IVF program, ensuring high-quality patien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $108K *

Accelerate progress at a leading developmental preschool by providing strategic leadership, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance while fostering a collaborative culture focused on excellence...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $118K *

Elevate the lives of children by providing tailored speech-language therapy, conducting evaluations, and developing individualized treatment plans in a supportive, flexible environment that fosters pr...

2 days 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.