Physician Opportunity: Pediatric Endocrinologist
Job Description
CoxHealth is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our Pediatric Specialties Clinic. This collegial team currently includes one Pediatric Endocrinologist as well as Peds GI, Peds Neurology, and Peds Sleep physicians. Outreach clinic support is also provided through St. Louis Children’s Hospital with Peds Urology, Peds Ophthalmology, Peds General Surgery, and Peds Hematology/Oncology.
This position is primarily outpatient based with hospital consults at nearby Cox Medical Center South. Cox South has an exceptional 26-bed pediatric inpatient unit with Pediatric Hospitalist coverage, a 6-bed PICU covered by Pediatric Intensivists, and a 36-bed NICU with 24/7 coverage by Neonatologists and NNPs.
Opportunities for academic appointment and graduate medical education are available as well, through the University of Missouri Medical School, CoxHealth Family Medicine residency, and Kansas City area medical schools.
- Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance
- CME allowance
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Why CoxHealth?
Our health system includes six hospitals, over 100 clinics, and 530+ primary and specialty providers serving 25 counties. CoxHealth takes pride in being southwest Missouri’s first hospital system accredited by DNV Healthcare, a distinction awarded for our commitment to quality and patient safety. All six hospitals, along with our outpatient centers and provider-based clinics, have received this national accreditation through DNV’s National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations® program.
Cox Medical Centers is the only facility in the region to receive the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet® designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing. We’re consistently identified among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. Additionally, in 2025, CareChex by Quantros® ranked Cox Medical Centers in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide, as well as in our region and state, for medical excellence in overall hospital and surgical care.
Why the Springfield Area?
Springfield is a vibrant and energetic hub for health care, entertainment, and shopping in southwest Missouri. With a metro population of more than 455,000, it's the state’s third-largest city and home to its largest fully accredited school district. Residents of Springfield enjoy a low cost of living, convenient access to two airports, and a strong academic community with top-rated schools at every educational level.
Springfield offers a wide range of outdoor activities, live music, and theatrical performances. There are local sports teams to cheer for and numerous family-friendly activities, including visits to the beautiful zoo, a drive-thru safari, a national aquarium, and a butterfly palace. You can also explore the hands-on Discovery Center or one of the many museums in Springfield or enjoy an evening at the ballet or symphony. Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Springfield boasts stunning scenery and an engaging community that enhances the quality of life for its residents.