Palliative Care - Physician

1 month ago
Orange County, CaliforniaFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CHOC Specialists as a Palliative Care Physician – Pediatric Specialty in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • bed main hospital facility in the City of Orange, and a hospital

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Fixed schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CHOC Specialists as a Palliative Care Physician – Pediatric Specialty.

Key Skills

Palliative CarePain ManagementPediatric CareQuality ImprovementCommunity OutreachResearchResident EducationFellow EducationAdministrative ActivitiesSymptom ManagementEnd-of-Life Care

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be bright and independent with a passion for palliative care medicine and pain management, aiming to contribute to program growth. Required qualifications include a CA medical license (or eligibility), Board Certification/Eligibility in Pediatrics, and current PALS certification.
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Physician Career Context

This Pediatrics position at CHOC Specialists is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Orange County, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Palliative Care, Pain Management, Pediatric Care, Quality Improvement, Community Outreach, Research, Resident Education, Fellow Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Responsibilities include providing empathetic and quality care to pediatric medical and surgical patients from birth to young adulthood within the Supportive Care program. Opportunities are available and encouraged in quality improvement, community outreach, research, resident/fellow education, and ...

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, CME Allowance, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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