CHOC Specialists·Orange, California
The Advanced Practice Provider will function as a clinical expert in pediatric neurology, delivering comprehensive, family-centered care while collaborating closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. This new, full-time position is 100% inpatient, focused on supporting expanding neurology needs due to programmatic growth and increasing volume.
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. Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) – Inpatient
Rady Children’s Health – Southern California Join Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two nationally recognized pediatric healthcare institutions: Children’s Healthcare of California—parent organization of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)—and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center in San Diego.
Together, RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, including the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers.
Serving a population of more than 2.4 million children, RCH delivers over 1.6 million patient visits annually, supported by 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and 12,000 employees.
RCH is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country and is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric care, innovation, and education.
System-wide distinctions include: U.S.
News & World Report rankings across multiple pediatric specialties Magnet® designation for nursing excellence National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation RCH maintains strong academic affiliations with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, fostering clinical research, innovation, and the training of future pediatric leaders.
About CHOC Children’s Specialists CHOC Children’s Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group within RCH–Orange (CHOC), composed of more than 450 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties.
The group practices at CHOC Children’s, a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system with state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, multiple specialty and primary care clinics, and a robust pediatric residency program.
CHOC is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and is home to four nationally recognized centers of excellence: The CHOC Children’s Heart Institute Neuroscience Institute Orthopaedic Institute Hyundai Cancer Institute CHOC Children’s has earned: Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence Magnet® designation for nursing excellence Beacon Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence for its PICU Position Overview CHOC Children’s Specialists is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Neurology Division in an inpatient-focused role.
This is a new position tied to programmatic growth and increasing inpatient volume, identified through a business plan currently in progress.
The APP will function as a clinical expert in pediatric neurology, delivering comprehensive, family-centered care while collaborating closely with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
This role is 100% inpatient and is not tied to headache services, with a primary focus on supporting expanding inpatient neurology needs.
Candidate Qualifications Required: Active California NP or PA license National board certification DEA registration Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and ACLS Pediatric clinical experience Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills Core Skills: Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Commitment to high-quality, safe, and family-centered care Compensation & Benefits CHOC Children’s Specialists offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: Competitive compensation CME allowance Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, independent of salary deduction
$141,794 – $233,958 Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, internal equity, and position requirements. Interested Candidates For immediate consideration, please submit your CV to: Arsen Beremesh, Senior Advisor Email: arsen.beremesh@choc.org Equal Opportunity Employer (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.
Candidates must possess an active California NP or PA license, national board certification, and DEA registration, along with required PALS and ACLS certifications. Strong diagnostic, clinical decision-making skills, and prior pediatric clinical experience are essential for this role.
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