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MemorialCare Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Endocrinologist to provide high-quality, family-centered care in a community-based pediatric specialty practice. This position is based at the Cherese Mari Laulhere Children’s Village at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach, located on the campus of MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.
Job Responsibility
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with endocrine and metabolic conditions including diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, growth and pubertal disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, disorders of sexual development, and calcium/bone metabolism disorders
Provide outpatient ambulatory care including initial consultations, longitudinal management, follow-up visits, and care coordination
Provide inpatient consultation services for hospitalized pediatric patients and participate in the assigned call schedule
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with current standards of pediatric endocrine care
Order, interpret, and act upon laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies relevant to pediatric endocrinology
Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical devices (e.g., insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring) as clinically indicated
Document encounters accurately and timely in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, and other physician colleagues, nurses, diabetes educators, dietitians, social workers, and other allied health professionals to ensure coordinated, family-centered care
Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions, clinical pathways, and care planning as appropriate
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and disease management
Adhere to MemorialCare Medical Group policies, clinical protocols, and quality standards
Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including documentation, privacy, coding, and billing requirements
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and performance improvement initiatives as assigned
Maintain current knowledge of developments in pediatric endocrinology and engage in continuing medical education (CME)
Participate in medical staff meetings, committees, and other administrative duties as required
Participate in teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, or fellows, if applicable
Support development of pediatric endocrine programs, pathways, and clinical initiatives
Requirements
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program
Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Pediatric Endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Active, unrestricted California medical license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
Current DEA registration
Eligibility for and maintenance of hospital medical staff privileges at MemorialCare-affiliated facilities
Nice to have
Clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric endocrinology settings
Experience with diabetes technologies, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
Experience in multidisciplinary pediatric care and population health initiatives
What we offer
Competitive compensation package with a base salary and performance-based compensation
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and CME allowance