Oncology - Physician

CHOC Children's; California (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Specialists, affiliated with CHOC Children's in Orange County, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Oncologist with a solid tumor focus. You will care for patients from infancy through young adulthood in a collaborative pediatric oncology environment.

The role emphasizes outpatient care with inpatient rounds and APP-supported call, participation in tumor boards, and close collaboration with surgical oncology, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplant teams.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in pediatric oncology with solid tumor focus.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric oncology.
• Eligible for California medical licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncology care to children from infancy through young adulthood, with a primary focus on solid tumors.
• Practice primarily in the outpatient setting, with a shared rotation for inpatient rounds and call supported by the APP team.
• Participate in integrated tumor boards and collaborate with surgical oncology, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplant/cellular therapy teams.
• Coordinate care with case coordinators, infusion services, social work, and families throughout treatment.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical program development, and administrative initiatives within the Oncology Division.
• Support community outreach and other activities that advance pediatric oncology care and education.

Skills

Pediatric oncology expertise

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Oncology

Eligible for California medical license

Job description

Oncology

Pediatric Oncologist - Solid Tumor Focus

Rady Children's Health - Orange County

Join Rady Children's Health - Advancing Pediatric Excellence

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.

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 Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty

Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF) brings together pediatric subspecialists and advanced practice providers in affiliation with Rady Children's Health - Orange County. The practice supports specialized clinical care, education, outreach, and research dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children.

RCH-OC 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

RCH-OC 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

Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF), in affiliation with Rady Children's Health - Orange County (RCH-OC), is seeking a full-time Pediatric Oncologist with a solid tumor focus to join its well-established Oncology Division. The physician will care for children from infancy through young adulthood in a collaborative pediatric environment.

The center is recognized for clinical excellence and provides state-of-the-art diagnostic services and a full spectrum of treatment modalities for pediatric malignancies, including surgical oncology, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplant/cellular therapy. The role offers access to integrated tumor boards, multidisciplinary support, and the professional and lifestyle benefits of Orange County's beaches, mountains, dining, entertainment, and family-friendly communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive oncology care to children from infancy through young adulthood, with a primary focus on solid tumors.
• Practice primarily in the outpatient setting, with a shared rotation for inpatient rounds and call supported by the advanced practice provider (APP) team.
• Participate in integrated tumor boards and collaborate closely with surgical oncology, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplant/cellular therapy teams.
• Coordinate care with case coordinators, infusion services, social work, and ancillary services to support patients and families throughout treatment.
• Contribute to quality improvement, clinical program development, and administrative initiatives within the Oncology Division.
• Support community outreach and other activities that advance pediatric oncology care and education.
• Partner with strong administrative and operational teams to further the division's clinical, educational, and research goals.

Academic and Research Opportunities

• Participate in clinical research and trial programs through Children's Oncology Group (COG), the Phase 1 Program, investigator-initiated trials, consortia, and industry-sponsored trials.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through RCH-OC's role as a primary teaching location for the University of California, Irvine.
• Contribute to resident and fellow education, quality improvement, community outreach, and administrative initiatives.
• Help shape exceptional oncology care, education, research, and outreach within a well-established pediatric subspecialty practice.

Required

Candidate Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Pediatric Oncology
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Oncology
• Eligible for a California medical license

Core Skills

• Clinical expertise in pediatric solid tumors and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate, family-centered care
• Strong collaboration and communication skills within a multidisciplinary pediatric oncology environment

Compensation & Benefits

Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty 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

[Insert approved hiring range]

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

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.