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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$170K - $185K *

Provide comprehensive general dentistry services to diverse patient populations. Manage treatment plans, perform a variety of procedures, and collaborate with medical staff, ensuring quality care in a...

4 weeks ago

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

$90K - $98K *

Join us in providing essential speech and language therapy to students, ensuring their developmental needs are met through tailored assessments and interventions. Collaborate with families and educati...

Yesterday

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

$90K - $98K *

Engage in comprehensive speech and language assessments and therapies for students, collaborating with families and educational teams to ensure effective intervention and support tailored to individua...

Yesterday

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

$119K - $136K *

Join a team that's dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care. As a Neuropsychologist, you'll collaborate in a supportive environment, utilizing advanced testing technology while enjoying flexi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform patient care by delivering specialized health services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage chronic illnesses and ensure continuity o...

1 week ago

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

$278K - $375K *

Join our team to provide exceptional care for children and adolescents. Shape their mental health journey through innovative treatment and support in a collaborative, outpatient environment with flexi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$278K - $375K *

Shape the future of mental health care by joining a dedicated team of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists committed to providing exceptional outpatient care in a supportive environment focused on clini...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$278K - $375K *

Champion patient-centered care by driving clinical excellence in outpatient settings. Collaborate within a supportive team environment, managing the mental health needs of children and adolescents wit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $118K *

Empower patients by conducting speech and language evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and comfort in a supportive env...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Provide comprehensive orthopedic care by evaluating patients, performing physical exams, and assisting in surgical procedures. Collaborate with orthopedic physicians to ensure high-quality treatment a...

4 weeks ago

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

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing compassionate, skilled nursing care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs in a home setting, ensuring their comfort and well-being during day, eve...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the leadership of clinical teams by supervising RN staff, promoting education, and ensuring high standards of patient care through collaboration and effective management of operations...

1 week ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Explore a rewarding opportunity to advance pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery. Join a collaborative team, engage in innovative research and quality improvement, and provide expert surgical...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$380K *

Accelerate exceptional patient care as a Staff Urgent Care Physician, managing mid-level providers and delivering full-spectrum services across various locations. Join our mission to expand healthcare...

Reposted yesterday

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

$68K - $93K *

Optimize patient care by delivering compassionate 1:1 nursing for pediatric patients in home settings, ensuring adherence to care plans while fostering a supportive environment for both patients and f...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $93K *

Pioneer compassionate pediatric nursing in a supportive environment providing 1:1 care for children with complex needs. Enjoy flexible scheduling and rewarding patient interactions while receiving com...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $93K *

Champion compassionate pediatric care by delivering specialized nursing support to homebound patients. Provide critical assistance with medical needs, ensuring safety and comfort while thriving in a d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that provides compassionate 1:1 skilled nursing for pediatric patients with complex needs. Enjoy flexible scheduling, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment that priorit...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering compassionate, skilled nursing care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs in their homes during flexible shifts...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$375K - $450K *

Champion exceptional patient care by performing complex adult reconstructive surgeries. Leverage advanced technologies and a robust referral base to build an autonomous practice with unlimited earning...

1 week ago

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

$320K - $400K *

Advance orthopedic care by joining a dynamic team focused on general and total hip and knee procedures, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes in a supportive, physician-led environment with access to...

1 week ago

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

$320K - $400K *

Champion exceptional orthopedic care by performing advanced total joint surgeries, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring patient-centered treatment in a supportive, physician-led en...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team in delivering exceptional patient care by overseeing daily operations and ensuring quality service in a supportive environment. Lead nursing staff while promoting best practices an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Manage daily nursing operations, ensuring quality patient care and staff engagement while promoting a supportive work environment. Collaborate with healthcare teams to align on clinical goals and impr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform patient care through clinical leadership, managing operational workflows and fostering an engaging work environment while ensuring high-quality standards for patients and families during ass...

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.