Academic Pediatric Endocrinologist

The University of Missouri School of Medicine

Department of Pediatrics

Pediatric Endocrinologist (NTT) 

Dr. Kattikat, Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Endocrinologist to join our academic endocrinology practice. Join our dynamic and collegial team of pediatric specialists as we provide cutting-edge treatment for pediatric diabetes and endocrine disorders in infants, and children.
The new Children's Hospital, which opened in June 2024, is designed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a supportive and healing environment for our patients, their families, and our staff.
Job Highlights:

• Clinical Focus - 90% clinical, 10% teaching, involving predominantly outpatient clinic work with some inpatient consults.
• Academic Faculty Position with Opportunities to teach medical students and residents.
• Primarily Outpatient practice with 7 half day clinics/week and some inpatient responsibilities.
• Telehealth options available to incorporate into practice.
• Highly collaborative practice with share 1 in 4 call.
• Division team includes RN’s, diabetic educator, dietician and social work
• State-of-the-art Facilities
  • New Level 3 NICU with 60 private rooms.
  • Newly constructed Children’s Hospital with 205 rooms.
  • A specialized 16-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Research Opportunities - Opportunity for involvement in clinical and/or translational research.
• Collaborative Environment - Work closely with other sub-specialists in multidisciplinary clinics.
• Outstanding work/life balance with an emphasis on physician wellbeing
• Competitive salary with incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive university benefits package including 8% retirement match and tuition benefits for your family.

We value diversity and believe it enhances the quality of our clinical, research, teaching, and advocacy programs. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and underrepresented groups, including those seeking H1B or 2026 J1 visa sponsorship.

About MU Healthcare:
In the past decade, MU Healthcare is the market leader in our region, serving 25 counties and a total population of 800,000 and growing. We have six hospitals, more than 50 clinics and multiple affiliations that improve patient access.

Amid the pandemic, we opened a new primary care clinic, committed to building another and broke ground on a new seven-story Children’s Hospital which will also include birthing suites and women’s care. We provide more than 80 specialties and subspecialties and offer the region’s only Children's Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Level IV Epilepsy Center.

About Columbia:
Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is “more than a college town” and “surprisingly sophisticated.”

* Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
* #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realator.com June 2022
* #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
* 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

If you are interested in learning more details, please contact Lori Schutte at [email protected].

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city feel, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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