Nephrology - Physician

CHOC Children's; California; On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in California is looking for a Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join a 5-physician division. This role involves providing patient-centered care for a growing population with a variety of renal diseases. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to diversity and well-being in healthcare. The position offers a balanced work schedule, competitive salary, and opportunities for academic involvement. California offers a warm climate and a high quality of life.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology required.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultation services for medical/surgical units.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics.
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities.

Skills

Strong clinical acumen

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care

Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology

Completion of an accredited Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship

Valid California medical license

Job description

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, California.

Position Summary

CHOC Specialists is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join a close-knit 5‑physician division. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide patient- and family-centered care to a rapidly expanding population with a broad spectrum of renal diseases, including a substantial chronic kidney disease and chronic nephropathy cohort. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical acumen, a commitment to diversity and health equity, and enthusiasm for education, program development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The call schedule and work environment are well-balanced, with excellent support from experienced colleagues and hospital partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient consultation services for medical/surgical units, PICU, NICU, CVICU, and oncology teams
• Provide acute inpatient dialysis
• Attend outpatient clinics, including multidisciplinary nephrology clinics and outreach clinics in Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Corona, and Whittier
• Participate in rheumatology/nephrology, tuberous sclerosis, fetal center, and TMA multidisciplinary clinics
• Contribute to the development of our new pediatric chronic dialysis unit, which is the only pediatric dialysis unit in Orange County
• Collaborate with local transplant centers for pre‑transplant coordination and continuity
• Participate in CME activities: pathology/nephrology conference, radiology/urology/nephrology conference, fetal center conferences, grand rounds, resident noon conference, and community physician presentations
• Teach and mentor medical students and pediatric residents
• Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities, with opportunity for academic appointment at UC Irvine
• Participate in CHOC Specialist and hospital committees, program development, operations, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Rady Children’s San Diego colleagues across the unified RCH enterprise

Work Environment

As a Pediatric Nephrologist within CHOC Specialists, you will be part of a collaborative, mission‑driven pediatric subspecialty group comprising more than 350 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 subspecialties. The team practices at Rady Children’s Hospital of Orange County, a premier pediatric healthcare system with a state‑of‑the‑art freestanding children’s hospital and multiple satellite clinics. Through Rady Children’s Health, CHOC Specialists benefit from enhanced academic, clinical, and research partnerships with UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UCLA.

Location

Orange County is known for its warm climate, exceptional quality of life, world‑class entertainment, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and desert landscapes—offering an ideal lifestyle for both families and professionals.

Compensation

Salary, benefits, and academic range are competitive and commensurate with experience. Additional bonus and incentive programs are available.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
• Valid California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)
• Strong clinical acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to compassionate, patient‑centered care
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Experience in scholarly work or interest in expanding research involvement

Not available for J1 Waiver

EEO Statement

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. Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.