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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$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 high-quality support during day, evening, an...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic healthcare team, providing essential medical services under physician supervision. Utilize your skills in patient assessment, clinical procedures, and education to enhance patient care...

Yesterday

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

$200K - $350K *

Shape the future of wound care by delivering expert bedside management in a flexible, supportive environment. Enjoy autonomy with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities while earning competitiv...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $167K *

Drive the development and implementation of clinical education in oncology, ensuring high-quality patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and mentorship of nursing staff in a s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead a team dedicated to improving the lives of children with autism through innovative programming and clinical expertise. Oversee daily operations and ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for pa...

3 weeks ago

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

$250K - $300K *

Lead the charge in advancing critical care anesthesia by overseeing operations, education, and research. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor faculty, and represent the division at institu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$63K - $123K *

Join a team that's dedicated to transforming child and adolescent mental health through creative, compassionate therapy. Enjoy flexible scheduling, collaborative support, and a fulfilling environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$63K - $123K *

Join a team that champions creative therapy, supporting children and families through innovative, evidence-based practices. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a collaborative environment that values your e...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$280K - $300K *

Champion comprehensive patient care by delivering expert clinical services, fostering community trust, and promoting wellness in a collaborative environment. Join a respected practice dedicated to hig...

6 days ago

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

$200K - $250K *

Help us deliver compassionate, patient-centered primary care to diverse communities. You'll diagnose, treat, and manage health conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance o...

6 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Explore a rewarding opportunity as a physician in a supportive environment, providing expert outpatient care with autonomy and mentorship. Join a dynamic team and enjoy competitive benefits, including...

6 days ago

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

$280K - $300K *

Transform patient care by delivering comprehensive, high-quality outpatient services in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment. Join a dedicated team of physicians in a scenic coastal community...

6 days ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Elevate community health by providing comprehensive family and pediatric care, managing wellness and chronic conditions, and coordinating seamless care across an integrated network to enhance patient...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Provide comprehensive primary care to diverse patients, fostering long-term relationships and clinical excellence in a supportive, community-focused environment. Collaborate with a dedicated team to e...

1 week ago

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

$286K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional dental care to pediatric patients while mentoring staff and ensuring smooth office operations. Enjoy a flexible schedule and competitive compensat...

2 weeks ago

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

$286K *

Champion exceptional dental care for pediatric patients while mentoring staff, managing patient charts, and ensuring smooth office operations. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and off...

2 weeks ago

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

$286K *

Champion exceptional dental care for pediatric patients while mentoring staff and ensuring smooth operations. Drive patient satisfaction through clear communication and clinical excellence in a suppor...

2 weeks ago

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

$260K *

Deliver exceptional dental care to pediatric patients while leading a dedicated team. Oversee daily operations, manage patient charts, and communicate effectively with families to ensure a positive de...

4 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing cost-effective, quality care while diagnosing and treating illnesses in collaboration with a supervising physician. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$210K - $250K *

Transform the future of endodontics by delivering exceptional care in a modern, patient-focused practice. Collaborate with a supportive team while enjoying clinical independence and a balanced work-li...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $135K *

Serve as a key leader in a chapter dedicated to cystic fibrosis, driving revenue goals, managing staff, and enhancing partnerships with families, donors, and sponsors to support mission-driven initiat...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in pioneering research on TAM-family kinases to develop innovative therapies for breast cancer. Collaborate in a dynamic lab environment, focusing on experimental design, data analysis...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care through telehealth by evaluating high-risk patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized treatment plans and en...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert podiatric care in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. Manage complex foot and ankle conditions, perform essential procedures, and collaborate with inte...

2 weeks ago

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

$91K - $137K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading surgical operations, optimizing staffing, and managing budgets. Collaborate with teams to enhance patient care and ensure compliance with standards while foste...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 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.