Neurology - Neuromuscular Physician

CHOC Specialists; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 169,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Academic appointment at UCI

Advancement opportunities

Supportive infrastructure

Job summary

CHOC Specialists in Orange County, CA is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist with Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine training for a 0.6 FTE clinical role.

The position involves general neurology and neuromuscular clinics, EMG/NCS performance, lumbar punctures, and inpatient call duties in a 100% clinical environment affiliated with UCI. California license eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained pediatric neurology specialists with pediatric neuromuscular medicine expertise.
• Board certification/eligibility in pediatric neurology required.
• California medical license eligibility or license in process required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general neurology and neuromuscular clinics.
• Perform EMG and NCS independently.
• Conduct lumbar punctures with intrathecal therapies.
• Participate in inpatient neurology call balanced to 0.6 FTE.

Skills

EMG/NCS

Education

Pediatric Neurology training

Fellowship in Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine

Tools

EMG equipment

NCS equipment

Job description

Pediatric Neuromuscular Neurologist - 0.6 FTE | Orange County, California

CHOC Specialists | Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty | Rady Children’s Health – Orange

Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Southern California

Position Overview

CHOC Specialists is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Neurologist with fellowship training in Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine to join a growing, collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers within the CHOC Neuroscience Institute. This is a part-time 0.6 FTE, 100% clinical position scheduled three (3) days per week.

The physician will provide specialized pediatric neuromuscular care within a multidisciplinary neuroscience environment. Clinical responsibilities include participation in general neurology clinics, neuromuscular clinics, independent performance of electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), and lumbar punctures with intrathecal delivery of neuromuscular therapies. The physician will also participate in General Neurology inpatient call responsibilities commensurate with the 0.6 clinical FTE.

Applicants must be eligible for a California medical license, have completed Pediatric Neurology training, and have completed fellowship training in Pediatric Neuromuscular Medicine. Competence in EMG/NCS and intrathecal injections of neuromuscular therapies is required. Experience level is open; candidates with the required training and competencies will be considered regardless of years of post-fellowship experience.

Clinical & Academic Environment

This is a 100% clinical position with no protected research FTE. The Neurology Division maintains a strong teaching and academic environment through its affiliation with the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with opportunities to participate in medical student, resident, and fellow education as part of the clinical role. Participation in neuromuscular-related clinical trials may occur as feasible within the assigned clinical workload.

About CHOC Specialists

CHOC Specialists, a division of RCH–Orange (CHOC), is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and family-centered pediatric subspecialty care. CHOC Specialists serves as a major teaching and referral resource for the region and maintains a strong academic mission through training pediatric residents and subspecialty fellows.

Within CHOC Specialists, the Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF)—a private pediatric subspecialty group—serves as the employer for this position. PSF includes more than 500 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties, practicing primarily at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care with hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo. CHOC is a premier teaching site affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with non-salaried academic faculty appointments held by members of our medical staff.

CHOC Specialists | Rady Children’s Health – Orange

Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two nationally recognized pediatric healthcare organizations: Children’s Healthcare of California—parent corporation for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)—and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, parent corporation for Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Together, RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, serving as a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality pediatric care.

RCH serves a pediatric population of more 2.4 million children, delivering over 1.6 million patient visits annually, supported by 900 licensed beds, 2,000 medical staff, and 12,000 employees. The system includes the region’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Centers and is consistently recognized for excellence in clinical care, nursing, research, and innovation.

National distinctions across the system include:

• U.S. News & World Report rankings in multiple pediatric specialties
• Magnet recognition for nursing excellence
• National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and academic rank
• Academic appointment at UCI and advancement opportunities
• Supportive infrastructure within a nationally recognized pediatric health system

Salary range adjusted for 0.6 FTE:

Minimum: $129,780
Maximum: $168,714

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)