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Inova Health System
Fairfax, Virginia

Pediatric Endocrinologist (MD/DO)

EndocrinologyPart-Time

Listed compensation

$228k-$238k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Endocrinologist to join the team. This role will be full-time Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children’s hospital offering the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in Northern Virginia. With a 226-bed inpatient unit and pediatric experts in 45+ pediatric specialties, it is the region’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been educating residents and medical students for more than 25 years. Our Pediatric Residency Program integrates the academic rigor of a university-based hospital with the specialized focus of subspecialty pediatrics, complemented by a supportive and close-knit environment. Our program serves as the Northern Virginia Campus of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, with opportunities for faculty ranking.

Northern Virginia and the DC metro area rank in the top 20 best places to live in the United States.

The area’s numerous cultural attractions, sports teams, restaurant scene, nightlife, highly ranked public school system, and close proximity to a variety of outdoor ranges for hiking and biking, offers an endless range of opportunities.

The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and will consist of a guaranteed salary as well as a generous incentive plan linked to group productivity.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Your Role Includes

  • An established pediatric endocrinology program consisting of 6 endocrinologists and 2 nurse practitioners.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of 5 diabetes educators, including RD/CDCES and RN/CDCES
  • Additional support from endocrine nurses, a clinical pharmacist, psychologist, Child Life specialists, and pediatric laboratory services.
  • Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric patients.

Featured Benefits

  • Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
  • Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program with opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
  • CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Doctorate of Medicine MD or DO
  • Training: Successful completion of physician residency program. Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship completed
  • Certification: Board eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Licensure: Must hold a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient endocrinology care for pediatric patients. Collaborate with endocrinologists, nurse practitioners, diabetes educators, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, Child Life specialists, and laboratory services.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an MD or DO and have successfully completed a physician residency and a pediatric endocrinology fellowship. They must be board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology and hold a current, unrestricted Virginia medical license by the time of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pediatric Diabetes CareInpatient CareMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient CareClinical Education

Endocrinology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$233k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $230k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Endocrinology listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 12% have no call, 20% require no weekends.

What does the Endocrinology market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$228k–$238kEndocrinology median $292k (middle half $266k–$310k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$230k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Endocrinology listings in Virginia8 active364 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% remote · 12% no call · 20% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · $10k loan repaymentVirginia physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 26% offer loan repayment744 active listings, Nov 2026
Endocrinology hiring demand#28 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 43 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 48 closed
New Endocrinology listings129 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Endocrinology pay trend−13.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Endocrinologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs
3
<$275k
4
$275k-300k
1
$320k
1
$345k
2
$350k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
CME allowance
50% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Loan repayment
20% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 10% of Endocrinology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 358 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Inova Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Falls Church, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
403(b) with 5% Match
457(b) Retirement Plan
CME Allowance ($3,500/year)
5 Days CME Time

Living in Fairfax

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$683k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,456/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.