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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - 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 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 MemorialCare 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 MemorialCare 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 MemorialCare Medical Group, based on experience and qualifications * Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and CME allowance