Pediatric Neurologist – Movement Disorders
Position Overview
PSF is seeking a full‑time Pediatric Neurologist with expertise or strong interest in Movement Disorders to join the Neurology Division at Rady Children’s Health – Orange County.
- Participate in a comprehensive pediatric movement disorders program, evaluating and managing patients requiring advanced therapies (DBS, intrathecal baclofen, selective dorsal rhizotomy, botulinum toxin injections).
- Perform deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, programming, and post‑surgical evaluations.
- Develop and maintain a botulinum toxin injection program focused on spasticity, dystonia, and related neurologic conditions.
- Collaborate with Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Genetics, Rehabilitation Services, and other subspecialists in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Participate in multidisciplinary movement disorders clinics and advanced surgical treatment programs.
- Support development and expansion of specialized movement disorder pathways and research initiatives.
Research & Academic Opportunities
Collaborate with UC Irvine on a funded interdisciplinary pediatric movement disorders research program.
- Invasive neurophysiology, brain‑computer interface research, closed‑loop DBS technology, AI and advanced data analytics, DBS outcomes research, clinical trials, genetic therapies, medication outcomes studies, translational neuroscience initiatives, multidisciplinary collaborative pediatric movement disorders research.
- Teaching opportunities: resident and medical student education, divisional conferences, and broader academic programming.
Candidate Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Current California Medical License or eligibility for licensure
- Board certification or eligibility in Pediatric Neurology
- Current DEA registration
- Movement Disorders expertise or strong clinical interest preferred
- Experience with multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience care preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to family‑centered pediatric care, teaching, and clinical excellence
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, referring physicians, nursing staff, and allied health professionals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- CME allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Academic and research opportunities through UCI affiliation
Salary Range
$216,300 – $281,190
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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, 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.
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