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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$90K - $110K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by providing expert medical care to patients with complex needs, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and patient education in a dynamic...

3 weeks ago

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

$98K - $115K *

Deliver pediatric physical therapy in home settings, collaborating with families and care teams to enhance mobility and confidence using efficient documentation tools while maintaining a work-life bal...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing clinical documentation through education and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Drive initiatives that improve documentation quality and support operational proj...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare documentation by partnering with physicians to enhance CDI outcomes. Leverage your expertise to educate stakeholders, analyze data, and drive operational projects, all while worki...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$77K - $115K *

Empower healthcare excellence by enhancing clinical documentation practices. Collaborate with physicians and leadership to drive education, analyze data, and improve outcomes across multiple facilitie...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform clinical documentation improvement by leading onsite support, analyzing data trends, and collaborating with physicians to enhance documentation practices. Drive operational projects and deli...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical documentation integrity through data analysis, education, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and operational...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Support patient recovery by providing healthcare services under physician supervision. Collaborate with a diverse team to assess health needs, conduct examinations, and deliver therapeutic treatments...

2 weeks ago

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

$98K - $115K *

Champion pediatric physical therapy in home settings, collaborating with families and care teams to enhance children's strength and mobility while utilizing efficient documentation tools for optimal c...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $150K *

Transform pediatric care by delivering in-home physical therapy, collaborating with families and care teams to enhance children's mobility and confidence through innovative documentation tools and sup...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $150K *

Empower pediatric patients by delivering home-based physical therapy, collaborating with families and care teams to enhance mobility and confidence through effective documentation and support tools...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$123K - $150K *

Join us to provide pediatric physical therapy in home settings, collaborating with families and care teams to enhance children's strength, mobility, and confidence through effective, point-of-care doc...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing pediatric mobility and strength through home-based physical therapy. Collaborate with families and care teams to deliver impactful care while enjoying a susta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $115K *

Champion pediatric health by delivering essential home-based physical therapy. Collaborate closely with families and care teams, utilizing innovative tools to enhance mobility, strength, and confidenc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $115K *

Deliver exceptional pediatric physical therapy in home settings, collaborating with families and care teams to enhance children's mobility, strength, and confidence while utilizing efficient documenta...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion advanced analytics and machine learning to extract insights from diverse healthcare data. Collaborate with teams to develop predictive models, ensuring compliance with regulations while impro...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Contribute to patient care by evaluating and managing pain issues using a multimodal approach. Collaborate with medical staff, maintain records, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards while p...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and coordination. In this role, you'll oversee nursing operations, support staff development, and enhance patient experiences while...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance patient care by leading a specialized nursing team in a dynamic pediatric endocrinology clinic, ensuring high-quality services and support for diverse patient needs while fostering a collabora...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Make your mark by providing expert care in sports medicine and orthopedics. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver comprehensive treatment and enhance patient outcomes across diverse age groups in...

4 weeks ago

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

$156K - $198K *

Reimagine patient care by examining, diagnosing, and treating patients in an urgent care setting. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient management and outcomes while de...

4 weeks ago

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

$156K - $198K *

Contribute to patient care in a dynamic environment by diagnosing, treating, and managing illnesses. Collaborate with a skilled team while providing essential medical services and enhancing your profe...

4 weeks ago

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

$156K - $198K *

Elevate patient care through examination, diagnosis, and treatment in a dynamic urgent care environment, ensuring comprehensive medical support while collaborating closely with supervising physicians...

4 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Serve as a key provider of mental health evaluation and treatment for children and families, focusing on gastroenterological disorders. Engage in assessments, supervision, and educational presentation...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $99K *

Play a key role in optimizing resident care by leading the MDS Assessment Process, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations in a skilled nursing environment...

Reposted 3 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.