About this opportunity
Rady Childrens Health-Orange County lists this Otolaryngology - Pediatric Physician opportunity in orange, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
CHOC/Rady Children s Health Orange County, California
Position Highlights
CHOC Children s is a stand alone children s hospital in a large, growing market with academic affiliation with the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine. (UCI).
Division grown from 1 to 12 faculty (9 fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists) in 14 years
Comprehensive pediatric ENT program: airway, otology, cochlear implants, sleep, complex head & neck, craniofacial, reconstruction
Among the largest pediatric cochlear implant programs in California
Regional leader in hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire) for pediatric sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
Busy surgical service and has the largest referral volume at CHOC Children's Hospital
Highly collaborative, ethical, family-like division culture
Opportunity to build a new Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and expand clinical/translational research
Position Description
Pediatric Sub-Specialty Faculty (PSF) and CHOC Children s is recruiting a Division Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology to lead a mature, high-volume, and rapidly expanding pediatric ENT division. The Division Chief will provide a supportive, hand on atmosphere for the faculty while also providing strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for a program that serves as the only exclusively pediatric ENT group in Orange County and one of the most comprehensive pediatric ENT services in Southern California.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and growing clinical programs and geographic reach
Overseeing faculty recruitment, mentorship, and development
Optimizing clinic and OR access in partnership with hospital leadership
Expanding resident education (with UCI) and developing a Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
Advancing a clinical and translational research agenda with institutional support
Working with PSF leadership to be sure Division aligns with company values
Qualifications
Required:
MD/DO (or equivalent)
Completion of ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery residency
Completion of Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship
Board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Eligibility for California medical licensure
Typically 5 7+ years post-fellowship experience in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership experience
Preferred:
Experience in a children s hospital environment
Track record in faculty mentorship, program building, and clinical/translational research
Active involvement in ASPO, AAO-HNS, or related societies
Leadership style that emphasizes team success, integrity, and collaboration
Compensation
Competitive salary, including a leadership stipend for the Division Chief role, benefits and shares in PSF.
Package commensurate with training, experience, and academic rank
How to Apply
Please email the following:
CV
Cover letter (clinical, academic, and leadership experience; vision for the division)
Contact information for three references (not contacted without prior consent)
To:
Subject: Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology CHOC Children s
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Who can apply
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