NP or PA, Pediatric Endocrinology outpatient and inpatient

Position: NP or PA, Pediatric Endocrinology (full-time, outpatient and inpatient)
Description

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Pediatric Endocrinology

Memorial Care Medical Group

Practice Location

Cherese Mari Laulhere Children's Village

Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach / Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center Campus

Long Beach, California

Position Summary

Memorial Care Medical Group is seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Pediatric Endocrinology 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 Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center. Working collaboratively with pediatric endocrinologists and an interdisciplinary care team, the NP or PA will play a key role in improving access to pediatric specialty care, supporting chronic disease management, and delivering culturally responsive care to a diverse patient population.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive assessments of pediatric endocrinology patients, including medical history, physical examinations, growth and development evaluations, and ongoing clinical monitoring
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders, including diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, disorders of puberty, and related conditions
• Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with supervising pediatric endocrinologists
• Order, interpret, and evaluate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical devices in accordance with scope of practice, licensure, and California regulations
• Provide follow-up care and long-term management for chronic endocrine conditions

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, nutrition, and disease self-management
• Provide education and support related to pediatric diabetes care, including insulin therapy, insulin pumps, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), as applicable
• Address health literacy, cultural considerations, and social factors impacting care adherence and outcomes

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Collaborate with pediatric endocrinologists, nursing staff, diabetes educators, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members
• Coordinate care with primary care providers, referring physicians, and community resources
• Support continuity of care across outpatient and inpatient settings as needed

Documentation & Compliance

• Document patient care accurately, thoroughly, and timely in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Comply with Memorial Care Medical Group policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, access, and clinical outcomes

Professional Practice

• Maintain required licensure, certification, and continuing education
• Remain current with best practices and clinical standards in pediatric endocrinology
• Participate in department meetings and service-related initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of two years of pediatric endocrinology experience with complex patients
• Experience managing pediatric diabetes, including insulin pumps and CGM technology
• NPs must be able to meet the Requirements for Nurse Practitioners in California Children's Services Special Care Centers
• PAs must be able to meet the Requirements for Certified Physician Assistants in California Children's Services Special Care Centers
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current, unrestricted California NP or PA license (or eligible)
• National board certification (CPNP, FNP-C, or PA-C)
• DEA registration (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred

• Bilingual skills reflective of the communities served

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Outpatient pediatric specialty clinic environment at The Children's Village
• Includes inpatient rounding and hospital discharges at Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard clinical equipment throughout the workday
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday
• Primarily weekday clinic hours as well as hospital rounding

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation through Memorial Care Medical Group, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and CME allowance