Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician Opening – Orange County, California

CHOC Children’s and the William and Nancy Thompson Family Foundation (Thompson Family Foundation) recently unveiled a new collaboration that expands the region’s capacity to serve children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. The Thompson Autism Center at CHOC Children’s, named in honor of a $10 million founding gift, will be devoted to evaluating children as early as possible to promote better outcomes; engaging children whose behaviors diminish quality of life for them and their families; and establishing a long-term support system for children with complex care needs.

The Thompson Autism Center is set to open this year and will be located a few blocks from CHOC’s main hospital campus. The two-story, approximately 20,000-square-foot facility is designed by FKP/CannonDesign, an architectural and design firm with national experience in neuroscience, brain and autism projects at children’s hospitals.

You will join the thriving practice at CHOC Children’s Specialists in Orange County, California. A private pediatric subspecialty group, CHOC Children’s Specialists is composed of more than 180 physicians and 20 pediatric subspecialties. The team at The Thompson Autism Center will include pediatric neurologists, developmental and behavioral pediatricians and child psychiatrists. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and collaborative team player who is committed to growing and developing their diagnostic and treatment skills to help children with autism. We’re seeking someone with a passion for teaching residents and fellows as well as expanding autism awareness within families and the community. An interest in clinical research is also desired.

The group practices at CHOC Children’s, a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, California. Recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in six specialties by U.S. News & World Report (2018-2019) and a 2016 Leapfrog Top Hospital, CHOC Children’s 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.

In 2018 alone, CHOC Children’s opened the region’s first pediatric mental health inpatient center that will deliver vital mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults and brought a breakthrough drug (Brineura) to the hospital to fight Batten Disease, a rare disease of the nervous system. In November, CHOC received for the third time a gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU); and attained once again Magnet recognition in recognition for nursing excellence.

This position offers the incomparable opportunity to reside in Orange County, California. One of California’s most desirable areas, Orange County is home to more than 40 miles of coastline and iconic cities like Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente. Conveniently located less than an hour’s drive from Los Angeles and 90 minutes from San Diego, Orange County enjoys a year-round average temperature of over 70 degrees and 278 days of sunshine annually, along with easy access to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, world-class shopping and dining, plenty of sports and recreational offerings, and several top-notch educational institutions. This is California living at its finest.

For complete details and confidential consideration, please contact Glenda Church Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners, at glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com, call (877) 440-3832, or text (214) 840-3094.