Neurology - Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner (APP)

CHOC Specialists; Orange (CA); On-site; 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 in Orange, CA 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 be a clinical expert delivering family-centered pediatric neurology care while collaborating with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers competitive compensation, CME allowance, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Active California NP or PA license.
• National board certification.
• DEA registration.
• PALS and ACLS.
• Pediatric clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient pediatric neurology care as a clinical expert.
• Collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver family-centered care and coordinate patient plans.
• Support diagnosis, treatment, and care planning in neurology.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Diagnostic procedures

Care quality

Job description

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.

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

• 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 procedures
• Commitment 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)