Pediatric Endocrinologist Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
Listed compensation
$134k-$165k
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Job Description
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is looking for a dedicated Pediatric Endocrinologist APP 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 $2,500 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: Master’s in advanced clinical Practice or graduate of a post master’s certificate program for nurse practitioners, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start
- Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and ability to enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Endocrinologist APP will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric patients within a multidisciplinary team. The role involves collaborating with diabetes educators, endocrine nurses, pharmacists, and psychologists to deliver specialized pediatric endocrine services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in advanced clinical practice or be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with appropriate licensure. Applicants are required to maintain BLS certification and successfully complete medical staff and payer credentialing processes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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 ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Endocrinology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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