Pediatric Trauma Medical Director & Surgeon Leader

CHOC Specialists; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC Specialists, now part of Rady Children’s Health, seeks a board-certified pediatric surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director in the Orange County division, affiliated with the UC Irvine department of surgery. The role blends leadership of the trauma program with the full scope of pediatric surgical services and academic interests.

The candidate should have strong leadership in trauma/critical care, be eligible for an unrestricted CA medical license, and participate in teaching, research,

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatric surgeon with leadership in trauma/critical care.
• Eligibility for unrestricted CA medical license and interest in trauma.

Responsibilities

• Lead the trauma program and participate in general pediatric surgery care.
• Engage in teaching and scholarly activity across CHOC and UCI departments.
• Collaborate with administration, university leadership, and trauma partners.
• Support research with allocated protected time and resources.

Skills

Board-certified pediatric surgeon

Leadership in pediatric trauma/acute/ 

Education

Board certification in Pediatric Surgery

Job description

CHOC Specialists, now part of Rady Children’s Health, seeks a board-certified pediatric surgeon to serve as Trauma Medical Director in the Orange County division, affiliated with the UC Irvine department of surgery. The role blends leadership of the trauma program with the full scope of pediatric surgical services and academic interests.

The candidate should have strong leadership in trauma/critical care, be eligible for an unrestricted CA medical license, and participate in teaching, research,