Pediatric Endocrinologist (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Pediatric Endocrinologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and longitudinal management of complex endocrine conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, pubertal disorders, bone and mineral metabolism disorders, and disorders of sexual development
- Provide outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinic care and inpatient consultation services as needed
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and long-term management strategies
- Interpret and manage diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and growth data
- Manage insulin therapy, diabetes technology, and other endocrine medications
- Collaborate with primary care providers, dietitians, diabetes educators, psychologists, and pediatric subspecialists
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and lifestyle considerations
- Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
- Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
- Participate in on-call coverage for pediatric endocrinology services
- Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency program
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship program
- Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
- Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
- DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
- Expertise in pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders
- Strong clinical judgment and longitudinal disease management skills
- Excellent communication and family counseling abilities
- Ability to manage complex, chronic pediatric conditions
- Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
Work Environment
- Outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
- Schedule typically includes clinic hours with on-call coverage as required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
- Manual dexterity for pediatric examinations and procedures
- Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication