Neonatology - Physician, PD
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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.
Neonatologist-Per Diem
CHOC, which is now part of Rady Children’s Health, Neonatology Division is seeking a, per diem, Board Certified/Eligible Neonatologist to join our well-established group of 70 neonatologists providing coverage at our regional 100 bed level 4 NICU at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and/or 13 other level 3 and level 2 NICU’s with additional locations in Southern California. The group also has an expanding newborn hospitalist program and is supported by advance practice providers.
CHOC Specialists has 26 pediatric medical and surgical subspecialty divisions which provide the wide spectrum of pediatric subspecialty clinical services, from basic care to leading-edge treatment for diseases and medical conditions affecting children.
Comprised of more than 350 recognized pediatric subspecialists, our physicians and advance practice providers provide expert, innovative and compassionate care for infants, children, adolescents and, in some specialties, adult patients. Successful candidates will be eligible for unrestricted California medical licenses.
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 physician will join a well-established group of neonatologists providing coverage across a regional 100-bed Level 4 NICU and 13 other Level 2 and Level 3 NICUs in Southern California. This role supports the group's expanding newborn hospitalist program, which is assisted by advance practice providers.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible Neonatologists seeking a per diem position within a large pediatric subspecialty group practicing at Children's Hospital of Orange County and affiliated locations. Successful applicants will need to be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Neonatology — Physician Career Context
CHOC Specialists ranks #2 of 13 employers hiring contract/1099 Neonatology on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Neonatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 68% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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