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CHOC Specialists
Orange County, California

Dermatology - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerNo callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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.

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Join Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Southern California

The CHOC Children’s Specialists is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Pediatric Dermatology to join our growing group.

In partnership with the University of California, Irvine, this position will have an appointment in the UC Irvine Department of Dermatology and will be involved in resident teaching and mentoring.

There is an opportunity to expand pediatric dermatology access at UC Irvine and be a part of their active and successful Dermatology team. Position will have access to the many energy-based treatment devices in the Department of Dermatology and Beckman Laser Institute at UC Irvine.

Responsibilities include providing quality care to pediatric patients from birth to young adulthood. Our service is primarily outpatient.

About Rady Children’s Health (RCH)

Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two renowned pediatric healthcare institutions: 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.

RCH serves as a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality pediatric care, operating three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, including the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers.

With 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and a dedicated team of 12,000 employees, RCH delivers comprehensive pediatric services to a growing and diverse population.

Nationally Recognized Leadership

Rady Children’s Health now serves a population of over 2.4 million children, expanding access to high-quality pediatric care in Southern California and building on a foundation of over 1.6 million patient visits annually across all clinics, hospitals, and specialty services. RCH is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country, spanning San Diego, Orange, Imperial, and Riverside Counties, and beyond.

  • Across both organizations, national accolades remain consistent, including:
  • U.S. News & World Report rankings in multiple pediatric specialties
  • Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence
  • National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
  • Designation as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

Academic and Research Excellence

Rady Children’s Health maintains strong academic affiliations with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, and collaborates with national pediatric organizations and Southern California’s thriving biotech sector. These partnerships fuel cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and the training of future pediatric leaders.

About CHOC Specialists

The CHOC Specialist physicians are committed to providing superior care to our patients and families. Compassion, quality, and dedication are core essentials of our practice. CHOC Specialists is a division of RCH – Orange (CHOC), together setting new standards in pediatric care.

CHOC Specialists serve as a unique resource to the community through teaching and training residents and pediatric subspecialty fellows. Our faculty’s scholarship includes a remarkable record of research and publishing, and our division has earned a national reputation as a leading pediatric and neonatal training site.

Within the CHOC Specialists division, 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.

Our team practices at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care, with two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo. CHOC is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and is a premier teaching site for its medical students and residents.

Join Us in Transforming Children’s Health

Rady Children’s Health and CHOC Specialists invite passionate physicians to join our team in advancing pediatric excellence, research, and compassionate care. Together, we are building a brighter future for children and families across Southern California and beyond.

Next Steps

Join us in Orange County’s unparalleled climate and lifestyle—beaches, mountains, and world-class amenities within easy reach.

  • To explore this opportunity, send your CV to Arsen Beremesh, MHA, at arsen.beremesh@choc.org.
  • 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 role involves providing quality care to pediatric patients ranging from birth to young adulthood, primarily in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities also include involvement in resident teaching and mentoring in partnership with the University of California, Irvine.

Requirements

The position requires a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join a growing pediatric dermatology group affiliated with CHOC Specialists and UC Irvine. Candidates will have opportunities to expand pediatric dermatology access and utilize advanced treatment devices at the Beckman Laser Institute.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Outpatient CarePatient Care

Dermatology — 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 Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 52% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Dermatology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dermatology (np)ranked against 129 Dermatology (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$142k–$234kDermatology median $160k (middle half $137k–$183k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$170k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dermatology listings in California9 active132 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 45% remote · 52% no call · 82% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $20k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Dermatology hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 59 postings, 101 closed
New Dermatology listings158 in the last 30 days138 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dermatology pay trend+5.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (129 Dermatology (NP) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatology - Physician Assistant/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 Dermatology (NP) — ranked against 129 active Dermatology (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Dermatology (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 129 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CHOC Specialists

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance
Malpractice Coverage