About this opportunity
Rady Childrens Health-Orange County lists this Pediatric - Gastroenterology Physician opportunity in orange, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatric Gastroenterologist Hepatology & Pancreatic Disorders
Join Rady Children s Health Advancing Pediatric Excellence in Southern California
The Pediatric Gastroenterology Division at CHOC is a thriving and collegial team of 14 physicians and 7 advanced practice providers , delivering comprehensive GI care across a broad spectrum of subspecialties. The division is nationally recognized for its clinical excellence, collaborative culture, and commitment to mentorship, innovation, and academic growth.
About the Opportunity: Pediatric Hepatology & Pancreatic Disease
CHOC Children s Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist with expertise or a strong clinical interest in pediatric liver and pancreatic disorders to join its growing GI division. This role offers the opportunity to care for medically complex children within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary model.
Position Highlights Include:
Care for children with acute and chronic liver disease , including chronic hepatitis and metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASH)
Active participation in the multidisciplinary management of (both pre and post) liver transplant patients and children with chronic pancreatic disorders
Engagement in multidisciplinary hepatology and pancreatology clinics focused on complex care
Leadership and program directorship opportunities for qualified candidates
Participation in academic teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives , including involvement with the UCI-affiliated pediatric residency program
Rady Children s Health (RCH) represents the unification of two renowned pediatric healthcare institutions: Children s Healthcare of California parent corporation for Children s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), and Rady Children s Hospital and Health Center, parent corporation for Rady Children s Hospital San Diego. RCH serves as a trusted partner for families seeking safe, high-quality pediatric care, operating three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, including the region s only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers. With 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and a dedicated team of 12,000 employees, RCH delivers comprehensive pediatric services to a growing and diverse population.
Rady Children s Health now serves a population of over 2.4 million children, expanding access to high-quality pediatric care in Southern California and building on a foundation of over 1.6 million patient visits annually across all clinics, hospitals, and specialty services. RCH is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country, spanning San Diego, Orange, Imperial, and Riverside Counties, and beyond.
Across both organizations, national accolades remain consistent, including:
S. News & World Report rankings in multiple pediatric specialties
Magnet recognition for nursing excellence
National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
Designation as a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
Rady Children s Health maintains strong academic affiliations with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, and collaborates with national pediatric organizations and Southern California s thriving biotech sector. These partnerships fuel cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and the training of future pediatric leaders.
CHOC Specialists physicians are committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered, and evidence-based care. As a division of RCH Orange (CHOC), CHOC Specialists continues to set the standard for pediatric subspecialty excellence.
Within CHOC Specialists, the Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF) a private pediatric subspecialty group serves as the employer for this position . PSF includes more than 500 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties. Providers practice at Children s Hospital of Orange County, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric care with two state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, and a premier teaching site affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI) .
Why Join RCH Orange (CHOC)?
National Reputation: Consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the nation s top children s hospitals
Supportive Culture: A collegial, close-knit environment emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and physician well-being
Multidisciplinary Excellence: Integrated support from psychologists, dietitians, social workers, and specialized nursing teams
Comprehensive GI Services: Full-spectrum care from general gastroenterology to advanced endoscopy, motility, and complex subspecialty programs
Subspecialty Depth: Home to nationally recognized programs in IBD, eosinophilic esophagitis, feeding disorders, colorectal disease, neurogastroenterology, and integrative GI care
Regional Collaboration: Close partnership with Rady Children s Health San Diego , expanding opportunities for shared program development and regional impact
Qualifications
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
Eligible for California medical licensure
Demonstrated commitment to team-based care, clinical excellence, and lifelong learning
Preferred Background:
Completion of a fourth-year fellowship in pediatric hepatology or liver transplant , or
Significant clinical experience and a strong interest in pediatric liver and pancreatic disease
Join Us in Transforming Children s Health
Rady Children s Health, CHOC Specialists, and the Pediatric Gastroenterology Division invite dedicated and mission-driven clinicians to join a nationally recognized program at the forefront of intestinal rehabilitation and complex nutritional care. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on medically fragile children while contributing to innovation, quality, and academic excellence in pediatric gastroenterology.
Worksite address
orange, CA, 92856, US
Who can apply
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