Pediatric Dermatology Physician Assistant (PA)/Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Company: CHOC Children's
Location: Orange
Posted on: November 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Pediatric Dermatology – Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner CHOC Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF) CHOC Children’s Specialists | Rady Children’s Health About the Organization Rady Children’s Health (RCH) represents the unified strength of two leading pediatric systems: Children’s Healthcare of California—parent corporation for CHOC—and Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, parent corporation of Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego. Together, RCH delivers nationally recognized, high-quality pediatric care through three hospitals and 85 care locations spanning six counties. With 900 beds, 2,000 medical staff, and over 12,000 employees , RCH is one of the nation’s largest and most respected pediatric healthcare networks. Across the enterprise, our hospitals earn continued recognition from: U.S. News & World Report in multiple pediatric specialties Magnet® recognition 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 Irvine, UC San Diego, and UCLA , supporting innovative clinical programs, research excellence, and the training of future pediatric providers. About CHOC Specialists & Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF) CHOC Specialists is a private pediatric subspecialty group and a division of RCH – Orange (CHOC). With more than 500 physicians and APPs across 26 subspecialties , our Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF) delivers comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care through the Children’s Hospital of Orange County health system. PSF providers play a key role in medical education, training residents and fellows while participating in robust clinical research and quality improvement work. PSF serves as the employer for this position . About the Role The Physician Assistant (PA) / Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Pediatric Dermatology provides comprehensive evaluation and management of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with dermatologic conditions, in close collaboration with supervising faculty physicians. This position offers the opportunity to practice within a top-tier pediatric dermatology division, participate in multidisciplinary clinics (including vascular anomalies), and contribute to inpatient consultations across CHOC locations. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Diagnose and evaluate the extent, activity, and nature of pediatric skin diseases using appropriate tools and techniques. Provide comprehensive assessments, including psychosocial needs and functional impact. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including specialty consults as needed. Formulate educational goals for patients and families. Maintain accurate, timely patient records and care documentation in accordance with Division standards. Review laboratory data and provide timely feedback to families or referring providers. Return patient and provider calls promptly and professionally. Inpatient & Specialty Services Participate in vascular anomalies clinic and other multidisciplinary dermatology programs. Provide inpatient consultations and manage admissions at all contracted CHOC locations. Participate in weekly clinical rounds and case reviews. Team Collaboration Maintain strong working relationships with patients, families, nurses, social workers, dieticians, therapists, and referring clinicians. Promote consistent communication and partnered care with physicians, APP colleagues, and hospital staff. Submit billing for professional services on the day of service. Schedule Five (5) weekday shifts Full-time 40-hour work week Includes vascular anomalies clinic participation and inpatient consultation responsibilities Additional Duties Participate in Division and organizational meetings, including required committee service. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new dermatologic treatments, medications, devices, and clinical guidelines. Support research or program development initiatives within the Dermatology Division. Attend at least one professional conference per year (additional conferences may require PSF approval). Participate in Division quality-improvement projects. Teaching Responsibilities Contribute to community education programs, provider outreach presentations, patient-facing sessions, and public teaching initiatives. Collaborate with residents, fellows, pediatricians, and subspecialists while maintaining strong academic and clinical relationships. Qualifications Required Current California PA or NP license Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain) Medicare Billing Number (NPI)—must be obtained within 6 months of hire Minimum 1 year of clinical experience (pediatric or dermatology preferred) Preferred Skills Pediatric Dermatology experience Experience in procedural dermatology or vascular anomalies Strong communication, family-centered care, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Compensation A competitive compensation package including salary, benefits, retirement contributions, CME support, malpractice coverage, and eligibility for system-wide benefits is offered. Pay range will be shared upon application or request in alignment with PSF compensation structures. Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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