Pediatric - Endocrinology Physician

Archway Physician Recruitment; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Travel and housing support

Job summary

Archway Physician Recruitment is seeking a Pediatric Endocrinology physician for a locum tenens assignment in Anchorage, Alaska. The role includes 8-hour shifts with a mix of in-person and virtual call coverage and a schedule that includes weeknights and weekends.

The candidate should be board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology with an Alaska license orlicensure eligibility, and must hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required and board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship.
• Alaska license or eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric endocrine/metabolic disorders.
• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultations and follow-up care.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Manage diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid diseases, puberty and reproductive endocrine disorders, obesity, and bone disorders.
• Interpret labs, imaging, and specialized endocrine testing.
• Prescribe and monitor medications and hormone therapies.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in clinics and care conferences.

Skills

Excellent diagnostic and analytical

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Cultural competence

Education

MD/DO

Pediatric Residency Program

Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship

Board-certified or board-eligible

Alaska license or eligibility

Job description

Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (Locum Tenens)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska.

Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with night call during the week and 24-hour weekend call.

Shift type: 8-hour shift (Mon-Fri) with 8-hour guaranteed, weeknight beeper call, 24-hour weekend beeper call; alternate weeks feature virtual call coverage—24-hour/day, not onsite.

Pay: $206.61 – $223.65 per shift.

Contract: Locum Tenens.

Credentialing: 90 days. EMR: Epic. Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Licensure required: Alaska license, board certified, DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders
• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultations and follow-up care
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on evidence-based practices
• Manage patients with conditions including: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, growth disorders and short stature, thyroid diseases, pubertal and reproductive endocrine disorders, adrenal and pituitary disorders, obesity and metabolic syndrome, calcium, vitamin D, and bone disorders, and disorders of sexual development
• Interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and specialized endocrine testing
• Prescribe and monitor medications and hormone therapies
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and disease management
• Promote healthy lifestyle interventions and preventive care
• Support patient self-management and adherence to treatment plans
• Collaborate with pediatricians, family medicine physicians, dietitians, social workers, and other specialists
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences
• Coordinate transitions of care from pediatric to adult endocrinology services when appropriate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to patient-centered care, quality, and safety
• Cultural competence and sensitivity when caring for diverse populations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Endocrinology
• Unrestricted medical license or eligibility for licensure in Alaska

Position Highlights

• Full-time position
• Flexible schedule with in-person and Telehealth option
• Sign-on bonus and generous relocation assistance
• Open to J1 and H1b applicants

Benefits

• Medical or dental malpractice insurance
• Highly competitive pay
• Pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Dedicated team handling travel, lodging, rentals, and transportation needs

Facility Location

Glacier cruises, white water rafting, wildlife excursions—these are just some of the exciting outdoor pursuits that travelers enjoy when they work in Anchorage. Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife, this region of Alaska offers a slice of untamed wilderness and excellent travel health care opportunities.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.