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.
Neurodevelopmental Medicine
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) - Autism
CHOC Children's Specialists | Thompson Autism Center
Rady Children's Health - Southern California
Join Rady Children's Health - Advancing Pediatric Excellence
Rady Children's Health (RCH) represents the unification of two nationally recognized pediatric healthcare institutions: Children's Healthcare of California-parent organization of Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)-and Rady Children's Hospital and Health Center in San Diego. Together, RCH operates three hospitals and 85 care locations across six counties, including the region's only Level 1 pediatric trauma centers.
Serving a population of more than 2.4 million children, RCH delivers over 1.6 million patient visits annually, supported by 900 patient beds, 2,000 medical staff, and 12,000 employees. RCH is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the country and is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric care, innovation, and education.
System-wide distinctions include:
- U.S. News & World Report rankings across multiple pediatric specialties
- Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
- National leadership in genomics, mental health, and telehealth innovation
- Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation
RCH maintains strong academic affiliations with UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and UCLA, fostering clinical research, innovation, and the training of future pediatric leaders.
About CHOC Children's Specialists CHOC Children's Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group within RCH-Orange (CHOC), composed of more than 450 physicians and advanced practice providers across 26 pediatric subspecialties. The group practices at CHOC Children's, a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system with state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission Viejo, multiple specialty and primary care clinics, and a robust pediatric residency program.
CHOC is affiliated with the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and is home to four nationally recognized centers of excellence: - The CHOC Children's Heart Institute
- Neuroscience Institute
- Orthopaedic Institute
- Hyundai Cancer Institute
CHOC Children's has earned: - Gold Level CAPE Award from the California Council of Excellence
- Magnet® designation for nursing excellence
- Beacon Award for Pediatric Critical Care Excellence for its PICU
Position Overview CHOC Children's Specialists is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to join the Thompson Autism Center within the Neurodevelopmental Medicine program.
This role functions within a family-centered, interdisciplinary care model and will play a key role in the development and growth of the Thompson Autism Center. In close collaboration with the other members of the Division of Neurodevelopmental Medicine and the other clinical staff of the Autism Center team, the APP will contribute to program development, clinical care delivery, and interdisciplinary coordination, supporting improved access and continuity of care for children with autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions. The APP will have the responsibility of carrying their own patients as well as co-managing patients with other clinicians. Practical training in neurodevelopmental medicine will be provided to those, depending on their prior level of experience and educational needs.
Candidate Qualifications - Current California licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- Appropriate national certification for NP or PA role
- Pediatric clinical experience required
- Experience in program development strongly preferred
- Demonstrated excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working within an autism-focused or neurodevelopmental program is highly desirable
Compensation & Benefits CHOC Children's Specialists offers a 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
Compensation is determined by multiple factors, including experience, education, skills, internal equity, and position requirements.
Interested Candidates For immediate consideration, please submit your CV to:
Arsen Beremesh, Senior Advisor
Email: arsen.beremesh@
Equal Opportunity Employer (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.