Pediatric Rheumatologist

CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group practicing at CHOC Children’s, a premier Orange County healthcare system devoted to children’s health through clinical care, advocacy, outreach, education, and research.

This is a chance to join a pediatric care environment with unusual depth: more than 300 physicians and advanced practice providers, a broad subspecialty platform described across 23 to 26 pediatric subspecialties, and a hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in 2020–2021.

For children and families who need pediatric rheumatology care, this role offers the opportunity to deliver specialized expertise within a system committed to advancing treatment, training, and research.

The Moment & Opportunity

The Rheumatology division is established, busy, and positioned for growth. You will join three board-certified pediatric rheumatology colleagues and step into a service with room to expand care, engage in teaching, and contribute to clinical research.

CHOC’s Gold Level CAPE Award recognition reflects its commitment to performance excellence. For a physician who wants a respected children’s health system and a service with significant growth potential, the opportunity is clear.

Scope & Impact

The Pediatric Rheumatologist will provide the full range of pediatric rheumatology services and participate in a shared call arrangement with the division’s three current board-certified physicians.

The role includes a busy clinical service, opportunities to teach through CHOC Children’s Hospital’s pediatric residency training program, and the ability to pursue clinical research supported by CHOC’s affiliation with the UC Irvine School of Medicine.

Beyond individual patient care, this physician will contribute to a system committed to training future pediatric leaders and advancing care through education, research, advocacy, outreach.

Expectations for Outcomes

• Deliver high-quality pediatric rheumatology care across the full range of services.
• Strengthen a busy service line with significant potential for growth in multiple directions.
• Collaborate effectively with three board-certified colleagues through shared clinical coverage and call.
• Engage in teaching within CHOC’s pediatric residency training environment.
• Pursue or support clinical research opportunities, leveraging the UC Irvine School of Medicine affiliation where appropriate.
• Contribute to CHOC’s broader mission of clinical excellence, education, research, advocacy, outreach, and pediatric leadership development.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatric Rheumatologist with the clinical judgment, collegiality, and ambition to thrive in a respected children’s health system. CHOC will be especially compelling for a physician who values subspecialty collaboration, wants access to academic teaching and research, and is energized by the chance to help grow an already well-established division.

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Rheumatology required.
• Commitment to pediatric clinical excellence, education, and collaborative practice expected.
• Interest in clinical research encouraged.
• Interest in teaching through CHOC Children’s Hospital’s pediatric residency training program welcomed.

Compensation

• Pay type: Salary (\$186,000–\$234,000 USD)
• Rate determination: Compensation is based on factors including knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, and position requirements.