CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group with 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) which is a premier healthcare system based in Orange County, Calif. CHOC 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.
Pediatric Nephrologist at CHOC Specialists
Orange County, California
Join Rady Children’s Health – Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Southern California
CHOC Specialists is proud to be part of Rady Children’s Health (RCH)—a unified pediatric health system formed by Children’s Healthcare of California (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego. Together, RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, supported by 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and 12,000 employees, delivering safe, high-quality pediatric care to over 2.4 million children across Southern California. This partnership expands access, strengthens academic collaboration, and elevates clinical innovation across the region.
Position Summary
CHOC Specialists is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Pediatric Nephrologist to join a close-knit 5-physician division. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to provide patient- and family-centered care to a rapidly expanding population with a broad spectrum of renal diseases, including a substantial chronic kidney disease and chronic nephropathy cohort.
The ideal candidate brings strong clinical acumen, a commitment to diversity and health equity, and enthusiasm for education, program development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The call schedule and work environment are well balanced, with excellent support from experienced colleagues and hospital partners.
Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient consultation services for medical/surgical units, PICU, NICU, CVICU, and oncology teams
- Provide acute inpatient dialysis
- Attend outpatient clinics, including multidisciplinary nephrology clinics and outreach clinics in Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Corona, and Whittier
- Participate in rheumatology/nephrology, tuberous sclerosis, fetal center, and TMA multidisciplinary clinics
- Contribute to the development of our new pediatric chronic dialysis unit, which is the only pediatric dialysis unit in Orange County
- Collaborate with local transplant centers for pre-transplant coordination and continuity
- Participate in CME activities: pathology/nephrology conference, radiology/urology/nephrology conference, fetal center conferences, grand rounds, resident noon conference, and community physician presentations
- Teach and mentor medical students and pediatric residents
- Engage in clinical research and scholarly activities, with opportunity for academic appointment at UC Irvine
- Participate in CHOC Specialist and hospital committees, program development, operations, and quality improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with Rady Children’s San Diego colleagues across the unified RCH enterprise
Work Environment
As a Pediatric Nephrologist within CHOC Specialists, you will be part of a collaborative, mission-driven pediatric subspecialty group comprising more than 350 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 subspecialties. The team practices at Rady Children’s Hospital of Orange County, a premier pediatric healthcare system with a state-of-the-art freestanding children's hospital and multiple satellite clinics.
CHOC is home to four Centers of Excellence—Heart, Neuroscience, Orthopedic, and Hyundai Cancer Institute—and is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and the California Awards for Performance Excellence (CAPE) Gold Level Award for its commitment to clinical quality, innovation, and patient safety.
Through Rady Children’s Health, CHOC Specialists benefit from enhanced academic, clinical, and research partnerships with UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UCLA, as well as the region’s thriving biotech and genomics ecosystem.
About Rady Children’s Health (RCH)
Rady Children’s Health is one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the nation, spanning San Diego, Orange, Imperial, and Riverside counties. The system is nationally recognized for:
- U.S. News & World Report rankings across multiple specialties
- Magnet® nursing excellence
- Leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation
- Strong academic and research partnerships fueling clinical trials and the development of future pediatric leaders
This integrated structure enhances CHOC Specialists' ability to deliver advanced pediatric nephrology care while maintaining a community-centered, family-first mission.
Location
Orange County is known for its warm climate, exceptional quality of life, world-class entertainment, and easy access to beaches, mountains, and desert landscapes—offering an ideal lifestyle for both families and professionals.
Compensation
Salary, benefits, and academic range are competitive and commensurate with experience. Additional bonus and incentive programs are available.
Qualifications
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Nephrology
- Completion of an accredited Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship
- Valid California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)
- Strong clinical acumen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dedication to compassionate, patient-centered care
- Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
- Experience in scholarly work or interest in expanding research involvement
Not available for J1 Waiver
How to Apply
Interested candidates may upload their CV directly to our career site.
For more information, qualified applicants may contact the Physician Talent Acquisition Team at:
[email protected]
EOE
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
CHOC Specialists is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, citizenship, national origin, ancestry (including language use restrictions), race, color, religion, religious creed, religious dress or grooming, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military and veteran status.
