Neurology - Physician

CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. CHOC is exclusively committed to the health and well-being of children through clinical expertise, advocacy, outreach and research that brings advanced treatment to pediatric patients.

• Pediatric Neurologist Orange County California
• CHOC Specialists | Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty | Rady Children’s Health – Orange
• Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Southern California

Position Overview

CHOC Specialists is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist to join a growing, collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers within the CHOC Neuroscience Institute.

The practice provides both inpatient consultation and outpatient pediatric neurology services and is a NAEC-accredited Level IV Pediatric Epilepsy Center, offering comprehensive neurological care across the continuum. The division includes more than 30 pediatric neurologists and advanced practioners who work in close collaboration with the Neurosurgery Division, which consists of four pediatric neurosurgeons. The call schedule and working environment are well balanced.

Applicants must be eligible for a California medical license and have completed pediatric neurology fellowship training. Candidates with advanced fellowship training in Neuromuscular, Headache, and Neurointensive Care are highly encouraged to apply. All well qualified candidates with an interest in General Child Neurology will be considered.

Academic & Research Opportunities

Clinical/translational research is strongly encouraged and supported, and all pediatric neurology faculty hold academic appointments at the University of California, Irvine. Teaching opportunities include medical students, pediatric residents, pediatric/adult neurology residents, and clinical neurophysiology fellows. Many faculty members have dual faculty appointments across a broad range of UCI departments.

About CHOC Specialists

CHOC Specialists, a division of RCH–Orange (CHOC), is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and family-centered pediatric subspecialty care. CHOC Specialists serves as a major teaching and referral resource for the region and maintains a strong academic mission through training pediatric residents and subspecialty fellows.

Within CHOC Specialists, the Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF)—a private pediatric subspecialty group—serves as the employer for this position.

PSF includes more than 500 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties, practicing primarily at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care with hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo.

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CHOC Specialists | Rady Children’s Health – Orange

Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two nationally recognized pediatric healthcare organizations: Children’s Healthcare of California—parent corporation for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)—and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, parent corporation for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Together, RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, serving as a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality pediatric care.

RCH serves a pediatric population of more than 2.4 million children, delivering over 1.6 million patient visits annually, supported by 900 licensed beds, 2,000 medical staff, and 12,000 employees. The system includes the region’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers and is consistently recognized for excellence in clinical care, nursing, research, and innovation.

National Distinctions Across the System Include

• U.S. News & World Report rankings in multiple pediatric specialties
• Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence
• National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and academic rank
• Academic appointment at UCI and advancement opportunities
• Supportive infrastructure within a nationally recognized pediatric health system

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

CHOC Specialists is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, citizenship, national origin, ancestry (including language use restrictions), race, color, religion, religious creed, religious dress or grooming, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status.