Neurology - Nurse Practitioner
Listed compensation
$142k-$234k
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Job Description
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.
Neurology
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Inpatient
Rady Children’s Health – Southern California
Join Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence
Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two nationally recognized pediatric healthcare institutions: Children’s Healthcare of California—parent organization of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)—and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center in San Diego. Together, RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, including the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers.
Serving a population of more than 2.4 million children, RCH delivers over 1.6 million patient visits annually, supported by 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and 12,000 employees. RCH is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country and is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric care, innovation, and education.
System-wide Distinctions Include
- U.S. News & World Report rankings across multiple pediatric specialties
- Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
- National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation
- RCH maintains strong academic affiliations with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, fostering clinical research, innovation, and the training of future pediatric leaders.
About CHOC Children’s Specialists
CHOC Children’s Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group within RCH–Orange (CHOC), composed of more than 450 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at CHOC Children’s, a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system with state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, multiple specialty and primary care clinics, and a robust pediatric residency program.
CHOC is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and is home to four nationally recognized centers of excellence:
- The CHOC Children’s Heart Institute
- Neuroscience Institute
- Orthopaedic Institute
- Hyundai Cancer Institute
CHOC Children’s Has Earned
- Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence
- Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
- Beacon Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence for its PICU
Position Overview
CHOC Children’s Specialists is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Neurology Division in an outpatient-focused role.
The APP will function as a clinical expert in pediatric neurology, delivering comprehensive, family-centered care while collaborating closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
- This role is 100% outpatient with a primary focus on supporting expanding ambulatory neurology needs.
- Candidate Qualifications
Required
- Active California NP or PA license
- National board certification
- DEA registration
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and ACLS
- Pediatric clinical experience
- Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
Core Skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Commitment to high-quality, safe, and family-centered care
Compensation & Benefits
- CHOC Children’s Specialists offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- Competitive compensation
- CME allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, independent of salary deduction
Salary Range
- $141,794 – $233,958
- Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, internal equity, and position requirements.
- Interested Candidates
For Immediate Consideration, Please Submit Your CV To
- Arsen Beremesh, Senior Advisor
- Email: arsen.beremesh@choc.org
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Advanced Practice Provider will function as a clinical expert in pediatric neurology, delivering comprehensive, family-centered care. They will collaborate closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to support expanding ambulatory neurology needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active California NP or PA license, national board certification, and DEA registration. Additionally, they are required to have Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), ACLS certification, and relevant pediatric clinical experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$188k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 44 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 52% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,526 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $142k–$234k | Neurology median $160k (middle half $137k–$180k)29 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$170k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Neurology listings in California | 13 active | 127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 52% no call · 82% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 48 postings, 60 closed |
| New Neurology listings | 181 in the last 30 days | 163 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology pay trend | +3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Neurology - Nurse Practitioner at CHOC Specialists a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,526 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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