Pediatric - Endocrinology Physician

:pointer-events-auto content-visibility:auto supports- content-visibility:auto : contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh scroll-mt- calc(var( header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh " dir="auto" data-turn-id="e4464f5e-665d-4ddb-822e-c8d428816f3a" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant" tabindex="-1"> Pediatric Endocrinology Locum Opportunity Long Beach, CA (Children s Village at MemorialCare) Outpatient + Inpatient Rounding + 24/7 Call January 2026 Start Locums or Locums-to-Perm MemorialCare s Children s Village in Long Beach, CA is seeking 1 2 Pediatric Endocrinologists for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning around January 1, 2026. This need is due to the departure of UCLA s five-provider endocrinology team, and coverage is required while MemorialCare builds its new long-term service line. This posting is going up early additional details will follow as the facility finalizes staffing plans. Please reach out with any questions. Position Overview Location: Children s Village 2701 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806(Located on the Long Beach Medical Center campus) Setting: Outpatient Pediatric Endocrinology + Inpatient Consults Start Date: January 1, 2026 (flexible) Schedule: Providers typically cover one full week at a time Half-day clinic daily (in person or video visits) Hospital rounding (NICU, PICU, inpatient units as needed) 24/7 telephone call coverage during assigned weeks EMR: Epic Shift: 5 days/week, 8:00a 5:00p Vaccinations: COVID-19: Not required Flu: Required (medical/religious exemptions allowed) Locums-to-Perm: Strong possibility Clinical Scope Typical responsibilities include: Insulin pump management Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) management Supervising infusion center stimulation tests and endocrine diagnostics Outpatient pediatric endocrine follow-up Inpatient consults and rounding Minimal callback expected (facility has multiple attendings and fellows daily) Very flexible aiming for half-day clinic each day Telehealth may supplement clinic load Candidate Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible (early-career BE acceptable; new grads welcome) Active California Medical License required Epic experience required Minimum 2 years of clinical experience Clean background any malpractice or disciplinary issues will prevent privileging Local candidates strongly preferred, but will consider traveling physicians (commutable distance is ideal) What the Facility Prefers MemorialCare leadership is selective, with strong preference for: Physicians who live locally or within a short commute Providers coming from integrated or large-system models, such as: Optum Kaiser Permanente Providence Candidates with prior large pediatric system experience Early-career physicians or those comfortable stepping into a high-responsibility role They may consider providers from private practice backgrounds if the fit is right. Why This Assignment Stands Out Rare opportunity to support a rebuilding Pediatric Endocrinology program Consistent weekly blocks + predictable schedule Ability to convert to a permanent role if desired Work on a major SoCal medical campus with strong inpatient teams High-impact role with meaningful continuity of care If you d like to learn more, confirm interest, or check your availability against their schedule, reach out any time I d love to walk you through the details and submit you for consideration.