Neurology - Physician

About the role

PSF is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neurologist with expertise or strong interest in Movement Disorders to join the Neurology Division at Rady Children’s Health - Orange County.

The physician will participate in a comprehensive pediatric movement disorders program within RCH-OC that follows hundreds of pediatric movement disorder patients annually. The program includes an active deep brain stimulation (DBS) program utilizing advanced neuromodulation approaches for individualized target identification, as well as access to intrathecal baclofen therapy, selective dorsal rhizotomy, and multidisciplinary spasticity management programs.

The physician will 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. This role offers the opportunity to build and expand a highly specialized pediatric movement disorders practice within a collaborative and multidisciplinary neuroscience environment.

The physician will work closely with Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Genetics, Rehabilitation Services, and other pediatric subspecialists across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Participation 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, while helping develop and maintain an active botulinum toxin injection program focused on spasticity, dystonia, and related neurologic conditions.
• Additional opportunities exist to support development and expansion of specialized movement disorder programs, including dyskinetic cerebral palsy, ataxias, neuromodulation therapies, and inpatient movement disorder management pathways.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Genetics, Rehabilitation Services, and other pediatric subspecialists across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Current California Medical License or eligibility for California licensure
Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Neurology
Movement Disorders expertise or strong clinical interest preferred
Experience with multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience care strongly preferred
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

Qualifications

MD or DO degree
Current California Medical License or eligibility for California licensure
Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Neurology
Movement Disorders expertise or strong clinical interest preferred
Experience with multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience care strongly preferred
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

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong clinical interest in Movement Disorders
Experience with multidisciplinary pediatric neuroscience care

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

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

Pay

$216,300 – $281,190

Schedule

N/A