Pediatric Endocrinologist - South Dakota

iRecruitmd; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd seeks a Pediatric Endocrinologist to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of hormonal disorders across pediatric ages, in both outpatient and inpatient settings. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop long-term treatment plans and ensure evidence-based care for families.

The role emphasizes longitudinal disease management, clinical documentation, and participation in quality initiatives, with on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• MD/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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage pediatric endocrine disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
• Provide outpatient clinic care and inpatient consultation services as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and long-term management strategies.
• Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, imaging, and growth data.
• Manage insulin therapy, diabetes technology, and other endocrine medications.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, dietitians, diabetes educators, psychologists, and subspecialists.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, 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, and advanced practice providers as applicable.
• Participate in on-call coverage for pediatric endocrinology services.
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards.

Skills

Endocrinology expertise

Pediatric care

Family counseling

Collaborative care

Education

MD/DO

Pediatrics residency

Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship

Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Endocrinology

Unrestricted state medical licensure

DEA registration or eligibility

Job description

Pediatric Endocrinologist - South Dakota

• Rapid City, SD

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
• 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