Metabolic - Physician

CHOC Children's Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group within Rady Children's Health (RCH), composed of more than 450 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at CHOC Children's, a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system with state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, multiple specialty and primary care clinics, and a robust pediatric residency program. CHOC 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, and Hyundai Cancer Institute.

About the role

CHOC Children's Specialists is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) physician to join the Division of Metabolic Disorders. The physician will diagnose, treat, and provide comprehensive care to pediatric patients with suspected or confirmed rare disease. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex diagnostic evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, genetic counselors, and other allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic work-ups for pediatric patients with suspected rare disease.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans that incorporate specialized consultative services.
• Assess patient and family psychosocial needs and coordinate appropriate support.
• Review laboratory results, communicate findings, and respond to patient and physician questions in a timely manner.
• Provide inpatient consultative care and manage admissions at contracted service locations while assigned to the inpatient service.
• Supervise nurse practitioners, genetic counselors, postdoctoral fellows, residents, and other team members as assigned by the Division Chief.
• Support division growth through program development, education, and approved clinical research activities.

Academic and Research Opportunities

• Participate in medical student and residency education, including supervision during electives and inpatient service.
• Deliver resident teaching conferences and contribute to division educational materials and community teaching programs.
• Maintain an academic appointment and affiliation with the UCI Pediatric Program when appropriately credentialed.
• Initiate and participate in clinical research and publish original and review manuscripts in the medical and scientific literature.

Requirements

• Current California medical license
• Board certification in Clinical Genetics and Medical Biochemical Genetics
• Current DEA registration

Skills

• Expertise in rare disease diagnosis and management
• Strong collaboration, communication, and prioritization skills in support of high-quality, family-centered care

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary Range: $220,000 - $300,000. Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, internal equity, and position requirements.