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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$127K - $147K *

Support pediatric patients by conducting evaluations and treatments for speech, language, and feeding disorders, while collaborating with therapy teams to implement advanced rehabilitation techniques...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Advance innovative healthcare delivery by providing expert care in headache medicine, mentoring fellows, and engaging in impactful research within a collaborative academic environment...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engage in comprehensive outpatient Family Medicine, providing whole-person care across all ages. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver evidence-based services, ensuring continuity and quality i...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Transform architectural planning by managing design processes for healthcare and workplace environments. Oversee conceptual designs, coordinate with teams, and ensure compliance with regulatory codes...

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing architectural projects, guiding design concepts, coordinating consultant services, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for healthcare and workplace enviro...

3 weeks ago

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

$128K - $147K *

Elevate nursing excellence by assessing learning needs, implementing educational programs, and fostering collaborative relationships to enhance patient care and staff development across critical care...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $162K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing educational programs that enhance clinical performance and professional development, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a culture of contin...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Elevate patient care by providing comprehensive primary health services, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to enhance health outcomes and...

2 weeks ago

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

$260K - $340K *

Advance care by leading palliative treatment for complex patients, managing in-home visits while ensuring quality outcomes and fostering collaborative relationships with healthcare teams in a growing...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

Transform patient care by delivering expert palliative services to seriously ill individuals in their homes. Collaborate with care teams to enhance quality of life and implement innovative health mana...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

Join an innovative team as a Lead Palliative Care Physician, providing essential home-based care for seriously ill patients. Collaborate closely with healthcare partners and drive quality outcomes thr...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

Drive quality palliative care for seriously ill patients, collaborating with care teams to enhance health outcomes in a home-based setting while focusing on education, decision-making, and community r...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$260K - $340K *

Join a dynamic team as a Lead Palliative Care Physician, providing critical in-home care for seriously ill patients. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient quality of life throug...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of autism research by leading innovative studies on biomarkers and interventions. Collaborate with a dynamic team, oversee lab operations, and mentor emerging scientists while driving...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of pediatric behavioral health by providing assessments, interventions, and care coordination for children and families, ensuring culturally responsive and evidence-based practices to...

2 weeks ago

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

$60K - $99K *

Advance patient care by providing expert clinical support in orthopedics, mentoring new hires, and coordinating essential activities in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with a multidiscip...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$210K - $250K *

Join a collaborative practice focused on patient care and community impact. Embrace a supportive environment as you establish your family medicine practice, leveraging advanced tools and resources in...

4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive care in family medicine, where you'll enhance patient lives, build a thriving practice, and collaborate within a supportive environment focused...

4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Collaborate with a supportive team to provide comprehensive family medicine, managing both acute and chronic conditions while building your own outpatient practice in a top workplace environment, focu...

4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's focused on exceptional patient care, managing a diverse outpatient practice, and collaborating with a dedicated staff. Thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes work-life...

4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Grow your career with a leading family medicine practice, providing comprehensive patient care in a supportive environment. Collaborate with skilled professionals and utilize innovative tools to enhan...

4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Serve the community by delivering comprehensive family medicine care with a focus on outpatient practice, patient relationships, and collaboration in a supportive, innovative environment dedicated to...

4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Build a rewarding family medicine practice alongside experienced professionals, providing comprehensive care to diverse patients while enjoying exceptional administrative support and a collaborative e...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform patient care by providing holistic, home-based primary care to seniors. Leverage your expertise to manage complex medical conditions, enhance health outcomes, and collaborate with interdisci...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$87K - $144K *

Lead the charge in delivering exceptional pediatric care by leveraging your RN expertise in a CVOR setting, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcom...

3 weeks ago

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

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.