Pediatric Palliative Care Physician - Southern CaliforniaWe're seeking a
Pediatric Palliative Care Physician to join the growing
Supportive Care program at CHOC Children's Hospital in scenic Orange County, California. The CHOC supportive care services provides physical, emotional, social and spiritual care for patients and families focusing on improving quality of life, symptom management and if necessary, end-of-life care. Additionally, the program also provides specific acute and chronic pain management consultations.
Responsibilities include providing empathetic and quality care to pediatric medical and surgical patients from birth to young adulthood. Opportunities in quality improvement, community outreach, research, resident/fellow education and administrative activities are available and encouraged.
Qualifications:The ideal candidate for this role is bright and independent with a passion for palliative care medicine, pain management, and a desire to contribute to the development and growth of CHOC Children's Specialists' program. Additional qualifications include:
- CA medical license or eligible to obtain a CA medical license
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Completion of fellowship in adult palliative care or pediatric palliative care (preferred)
- Current California DEA certificate
- Current PALS certification
Benefits:- Competitive compensation
- CME allowance
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
- 401k Retirement Plan with employer contribution independent of a salary deduction
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTYSun-drenched Orange County is ideally situated between San Diego and Los Angeles offering 45 miles of gorgeous coastline. The area boasts average temperatures of 70 degrees and up along with unbeatable entertainment, shopping and attractions and easy access to the beach, mountains, and desert.
Families will appreciate the area's top-ranked schools and friendly, safe neighborhoods. Orange County is less than an hour's drive from Los Angeles and less than 90 minutes from San Diego and Palm Springs.
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
