Pediatric Gastroenterologist - General

Aapdc; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Rady Children’s Health (RCH) in Orange County is seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join CHOC Specialists' growing GI division. You will care for medically complex children in inpatient and outpatient settings within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes academic teaching, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives, with involvement in the UCI‑affiliated pediatric residency program, mentorship opportunities, and a strong focus on advancing

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for California medical licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to team-based care, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning.
• Special interest in Nutrition encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Care for medically complex children in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in academic teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Involvement with the UCI-affiliated pediatric residency program.

Skills

Team-based care

Clinical excellence

Lifelong learning

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology

California medical licensure

Job description

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

About Rady Children’s Health (RCH)

Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two renowned pediatric healthcare institutions: 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. RCH serves as a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality pediatric care, operating three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, including the region’s only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers. With 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and a dedicated team of 12,000 employees, RCH delivers comprehensive pediatric services to a growing and diverse population.

Nationally Recognized Leadership

Rady Children’s Health now serves a population of over 2.4 million children, expanding access to high-quality pediatric care in Southern California and building on a foundation of over 1.6 million patient visits annually across all clinics, hospitals, and specialty services. RCH is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country, spanning San Diego, Orange, Imperial, and Riverside Counties, and beyond.

Across both organizations, national accolades remain consistent, including:

U.S. News & World Report rankings in multiple pediatric specialties

Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence

National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation

Designation as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center

Academic and Research Excellence

Rady Children’s Health maintains strong academic affiliations with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, and collaborates with national pediatric organizations and Southern California’s thriving biotech sector. These partnerships fuel cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and the training of future pediatric leaders.

About CHOC Specialists & Pediatric Gastroenterology

CHOC Specialists physicians are committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered, and evidence-based care. As a division of RCH–Orange (CHOC), CHOC Specialists continues to set the standard for pediatric subspecialty excellence.

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. Providers practice at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care with two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, and a premier teaching site affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI).

The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division at CHOC is a thriving and collegial team of 14 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers, delivering comprehensive GI care across a broad spectrum of subspecialties. The division is nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to mentorship, innovation, and academic growth.

About the Opportunity: General Pediatric Gastroenterology

CHOC Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join its growing GI division. This role offers the opportunity to care for medically complex children within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary model. Interest in nutrition is appreciated.

Position Highlights Include:

• Care for children with a wide range of chronic gastroenterology and liver conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participation in academic teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives, including involvement with the UCI-affiliated pediatric residency program

Why Join RCH–Orange (CHOC)?

• National Reputation: Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s top children’s hospitals
• Supportive Culture: A collegial, close-knit environment emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and physician well-being
• Multidisciplinary Excellence: Integrated support from psychologists, dietitians, social workers, and specialized nursing teams
• Comprehensive GI Services: Full-spectrum care from general gastroenterology to advanced endoscopy, motility, and complex subspecialty programs
• Subspecialty Depth: Home to nationally recognized programs in IBD, eosinophilic esophagitis, feeding disorders, colorectal disease, neurogastroenterology, and integrative GI care
• Regional Collaboration: Close partnership with Rady Children’s Health San Diego, expanding opportunities for shared program development and regional impact

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Demonstrated commitment to team-based care, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning

• We encourage candidates with special interest in Nutrition to apply (not required)

Join Us in Transforming Children’s Health

Rady Children’s Health, CHOC Specialists, and the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division invite dedicated and mission-driven clinicians to join a nationally recognized program at the forefront of intestinal rehabilitation and complex nutritional care. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on medically fragile children while contributing to innovation, quality, and academic excellence in pediatric gastroenterology.