Neurology - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (APP)

CHOC Children's; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 234,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

CHOC Children’s Specialists is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Neurology Division in an outpatient-focused role. The APP will function as a clinical expert in pediatric neurology, delivering comprehensive, family-centered care.

The position requires an active California NP or PA license, national board certification, DEA registration, and PALS/ACLS, along with pediatric clinical experience and strong diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Active California NP or PA license
• National board certification
• DEA registration
• PALS and ACLS certifications
• Pediatric clinical experience
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric neurology care as a clinical expert.
• Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver family-centered care within the Neurology Division.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Education

California NP/PA license

National board certification

DEA registration

PALS/ACLS

Job description

Arsen Beremesh, Senior Advisor

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) – Outpatient

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 part-time Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Neurology Division in an outpatient-focused role.

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.

Required

Candidate Qualifications

• 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 proceduresCommitment 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

Salary Range

$141,794 – $233,958

Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, internal equity, and position requirements.

Interested Candidates

Email: [e-mail]

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.