Neurology - Physician

CHOC Specialists • Orange, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Rady Children’s Health (RCH) is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neurologist with expertise or a strong interest in Movement Disorders to join the Neurology Division at Rady Children’s Health - Orange County. This role involves participating in a comprehensive pediatric movement disorders program, including an active deep brain stimulation (DBS) program, intrathecal baclofen therapy, selective dorsal rhizotomy, and multidisciplinary spasticity management. The physician will manage patients requiring advanced therapies, build a specialized practice within a collaborative neuroscience environment, and work closely with various surgical and rehabilitation teams. Opportunities for research and teaching through UCI affiliation are also available.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Current California Medical License or eligibility for California licensure
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Neurology
• Current DEA registration
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to family-centered pediatric care, teaching, and clinical excellence
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, referring physicians, nursing staff, and allied health professionals

Nice To Haves

• Movement Disorders expertise or strong clinical interest preferred
• Experience with multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience care strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in the evaluation and management of patients requiring advanced movement disorder therapies, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and programming, and botulinum toxin injections for spasticity and dystonia.
• Build and expand a highly specialized pediatric movement disorders practice within a collaborative and multidisciplinary neuroscience environment.
• Work closely with Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Genetics, Rehabilitation Services, and other pediatric subspecialists across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in multidisciplinary movement disorders clinics and advanced surgical treatment programs, including DBS, intrathecal baclofen pump management, selective dorsal rhizotomy programs, and botulinum toxin injection clinics.
• Perform post-surgical DBS evaluations, programming, and longitudinal management of pediatric movement disorder patients.
• Help develop and maintain an active botulinum toxin injection program focused on spasticity, dystonia, and related neurologic conditions.
• Support development and expansion of specialized movement disorder programs, including dyskinetic cerebral palsy, ataxias, neuromodulation therapies, and inpatient movement disorder management pathways.
• Participate in clinical, translational, and basic science research initiatives related to pediatric movement disorders.
• Participate in resident and medical student education, divisional educational conferences, and broader academic programming through RCH-OC and UCI.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• CME allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, independent of salary deduction
• Academic and research opportunities through UCI affiliation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree