Physician, Pediatric Endocrinology (full-time, outpatient and inpatient)

Physician, Pediatric Endocrinology

MemorialCare Medical Group

Practice Location

Cherese Mari Laulhere Children’s Village

Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach / MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Campus

Long Beach, California

Position Summary

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.

The Pediatric Endocrinologist provides comprehensive specialty medical care to pediatric patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The role includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of conditions within the scope of pediatric endocrinology, consistent with MemorialCare Medical Group clinical standards, policies, and applicable regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• 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.

Collaboration and Care Coordination

• Collaborate with neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, and other 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.

Quality, Compliance, and Professional Practice

• 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.

Teaching and Program Support (as applicable)

• Participate in teaching and mentoring of medical students, residents, or fellows, if applicable.

• Support development of pediatric endocrine programs, pathways, and clinical initiatives.

Qualifications

Required