Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Endocrinology
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Mid
Long Beach, CA, USA
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Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of two years of pediatric endocrinology experience with complex patients.
- Experience managing pediatric diabetes, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring technology.
- Nurse Practitioners must meet the Requirements for Nurse Practitioners in California Children’s Services Special Care Centers.
- Physician Assistants must meet the Requirements for Certified Physician Assistants in California Children’s Services Special Care Centers.
- Graduation from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- A current, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- National board certification such as Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified, or Physician Assistant-Certified.
- Drug Enforcement Administration registration, or eligibility to obtain it.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard clinical equipment throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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, as applicable.
- Address health literacy, cultural considerations, and social factors impacting care adherence and outcomes.
- 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.
- Document patient care accurately, thoroughly, and timely in the electronic health record.
- Comply with MemorialCare Medical Group policies, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, access, and clinical outcomes.
- 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.
- Provide care in an outpatient pediatric specialty clinic environment at The Children’s Village.
- Perform inpatient rounding and hospital discharges at Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach.
- Work primarily weekday clinic hours and perform hospital rounding Monday through Friday.
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual skills reflective of the communities served.
About the company
MemorialCare operates a nonprofit health system in Southern California that runs four hospitals, two medical groups, imaging centers, surgical centers, and other specialized facilities to deliver a wide range of medical services. Patients access inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, surgeries, and other treatments across the network’s facilities, with revenue from patient services, insurer reimbursements, and community support. Profits are reinvested into upgrading facilities, expanding services, and enhancing patient care, rather than distributed to shareholders. The organization holds Joint Commission accreditation and conducts community health needs assessments to align services with local needs and improve safety and outcomes.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$1.8M
Headquarters
Laguna Hills, California
Founded
2005
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Long Beach Medical Center ranked in Newsweek's 2026 World's Best Hospitals list.
- June 2026 thoracic surgery expansion adds robotic lung and esophageal cancer capability.
- August 2026 COO Hoda Assadian targets throughput, discharge flow, and high-reliability gains.
What critics are saying
- MemorialCare cut 115 Long Beach jobs in May 2025 after March layoffs.
- Barry Arbuckle exits CEO role July 1, 2026; David Kim inherits execution risk.
- Continued Long Beach losses or turnover force deeper cuts, weakening MemorialCare's flagship campus.
What makes MemorialCare unique
- Long Beach Medical Center was first globally for Stryker Mako hip revision in 2026.
- MemorialCare integrates hospitals, medical groups, imaging, and surgery across Southern California.
- MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center pairs robotic surgery with AI-guided spine and Cleerly cardiac analysis.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Professional Development Budget