# Pediatric Endocrinologist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Rapid City, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-17

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** West - Monument Health

## Description

### **Pediatric Endocrinologist (MD/DO)**

### **Position Summary**

The Pediatric Endocrinologist provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of hormonal and metabolic disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and longitudinal management of complex endocrine conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings.

### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate and manage pediatric patients with endocrine disorders including diabetes mellitus, growth disorders, thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, pubertal disorders, bone and mineral metabolism disorders, and disorders of sexual development
-   Provide outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinic care and inpatient consultation services as needed
-   Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and long-term management strategies
-   Interpret and manage diagnostic studies including laboratory testing, imaging, and growth data
-   Manage insulin therapy, diabetes technology, and other endocrine medications
-   Collaborate with primary care providers, dietitians, diabetes educators, psychologists, and pediatric subspecialists
-   Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medication management, and lifestyle considerations
-   Participate in multidisciplinary clinics and care conferences
-   Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
-   Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
-   Participate in on-call coverage for pediatric endocrinology services
-   Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

### **Qualifications**

-   Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
-   Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency program
-   Completion of an accredited Pediatric Endocrinology fellowship program
-   Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatric Endocrinology
-   Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
-   DEA registration or eligibility

### **Skills and Competencies**

-   Expertise in pediatric endocrine and metabolic disorders
-   Strong clinical judgment and longitudinal disease management skills
-   Excellent communication and family counseling abilities
-   Ability to manage complex, chronic pediatric conditions
-   Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

### **Work Environment**

-   Outpatient pediatric endocrinology clinics with possible inpatient consultation responsibilities
-   Schedule typically includes clinic hours with on-call coverage as required

### **Physical Requirements**

-   Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
-   Manual dexterity for pediatric examinations and procedures
-   Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication

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