Neurodevelopmental Medicine and Thompson Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center - Physician

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.

Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician

Why CHOC Children's Specialists? CHOC Children's Hospital is now part of Rady Children's Health. Come join an organization that is defining the future of pediatric medicine in clinical care, research, and education.

CHOC Specialists is seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician or a fellowship trained Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Neurologist or Child Neurologist with experience in working with children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to aid in the growth and development of the Thompson Autism and Neurodevelopmental Center at CHOC.

The Center is a collaborative effort of UC Irvine School of Medicine and Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Since its opening in 2020, the Center has been a leader in medical assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders focusing on families in Orange County and surrounding areas from birth through age 22 years. Our Center provides early assessment as well as longitudinal collaborative and comprehensive care for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disabilities and frequently associated co-occurring disorders in sleep, gastroenterology, epilepsy, neurobehavioral and psychiatric conditions.

With a recent increase in funding, the Center will expand to offer a multidisciplinary team of specialists for evaluation and treatment of feeding disorders, as well as intensive comprehensive care programming for those individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders and moderate to severe mental health disorders. A n adult transition planning program for families and individuals has also received funding and is in the process of expanding services.

Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license and DEA registration. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who has a strong commitment to patient care, education, research and community engagement. The faculty member will provide direct patient care, be involved in teaching and community outreach, and be encouraged to participate in clinical research. Candidates with a track record in clinical research and grant funding may be eligible for protected and funded research time.

CHOC Specialists, a private pediatric subspecialty group, is composed of more than 425 physicians and advance 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 70 degrees and up throughout most of the year. Orange County boasts unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions and with the beach, mountains and desert all within short driving distances, there is something for everyone.

Interested candidates please upload your CV directly to our career site below :

Qualified candidates may contact the Physician and Executive Search Team for more information at HumanResourcesCSAdmin@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.