Orthopedics - Physician Assistant

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 Orthopedics

Advanced Practice Practitioner (PA)

Why CHOC Specialists? Come join an organization that is defining the future of pediatric medicine in clinical care, research and education. We are seeking a Advanced Practice Practitioner (physician assistant) to join four pediatric orthopedic surgeons and current physician assistants in our Pediatric Orthopedics Division.

Reporting directly to the Orthopedic Division Chief, the Physician Assistant (PA) functions in an Advanced Practitioner role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric patients within a family centered care environment.

Practicing within developed Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols, the PA plans, implements and evaluates the plan of care. Must be able to take General Pediatric Orthopedic call at a Tertiary Pediatric Level I Trauma Center. Provides outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services.

Examine, diagnose, treat and manage patients with Orthopedic problems. Assist in surgeries as appropriate. Provides Orthopedic consultative services to the emergency room. Conducts inpatient rounds as assigned. Provides inpatient consults.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with children, parents, extended families, nursing staff, social workers, dieticians and other allied health professionals. Flexible prioritizing and taking care of problems and emergencies as they arise.

Review laboratory results and imaging studies and provide feedback in a timely manner. Maintains and ensures that relevant patient records and properly updated and accurate. Adheres to Division clinical care guidelines and protocols as appropriate. Participate in weekly patient care rounds to review clinical service. If appropriate, timely submits accurate administrative time-logs.

Successful candidate needs to be team-oriented, self-motivated, patient-centric, and interested in continuous learning. Eligibility for an unrestricted California Physician Assistant license is required. Experience in pediatric orthopedic surgery, general orthopedic surgery, or pediatrics is preferred. Training can be provided. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred but not required.

We offer an excellent benefits package including competitive compensation, CME allowance, comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans and a 401K Retirement Plan with an employer contribution independent of a salary deduction.

CHOC Specialists, a private pediatric subspecialty group, is composed of more than 425 physicians and advanced practice providers within 26 pediatric subspecialties. This group practices at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif.

Named one of the best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024), 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.

Affiliated with the University of California, Irvine, CHOC’s regional healthcare network includes two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, several primary and specialty care clinics, a pediatric residency program, and four centers of excellence - The CHOC Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopaedic and Hyundai Cancer Institute.

CHOC earned the Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence, the only children’s hospital in California to ever earn this distinction, and was awarded Magnet designation, the highest honor bestowed to hospitals for nursing excellence. Recognized for extraordinary commitment to high-quality critical care standards, CHOC’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is the first in the United States to earn the Beacon Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence.

Orange County, California is famous for its warm climate, with average temperatures of over 70 degrees throughout the entire year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions, with beautiful beaches, mountains and the desert all within short driving distance.

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.