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Howard-Sloan Search, Inc. lists this Pediatric - Endocrinology Physician opportunity in long beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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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.
Who can apply
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