Job Description CHOC Children's Specialists, 1201 West La Veta Ave., Orange, California, United States of America Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM 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. The Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty is seeking a board‑certified/eligible pediatric surgeon to join the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Children’s Hospital Orange County and the Department of Surgery at the University of California Irvine. The division is seeking an applicant at the assistant or associate professor level who has a strong interest in trauma/critical care research. Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership for the division’s growing trauma program with a path to becoming the pediatric trauma director in the near future. Share general pediatric surgery patient‑care responsibilities, encompassing the full scope of pediatric surgical services, including minimally invasive surgery, cancer surgery, neonatal surgery, non‑cardiac thoracic surgery, GI surgery, bariatric, oncology and endocrine surgery. Lead and conduct trauma and critical‑care research, supported by a full‑time clinical research coordinator and a PhD‑level biostatistician. Teach medical students, NP/PA students, pediatric residents, and general surgery residents. Collaborate with hospital administration, university leadership, and local trauma partners to connect across levels of the organization. Qualifications Board certified or eligible pediatric surgeon at the assistant or associate professor level. Strong academic and research interest in pediatric trauma and critical care. Eligible for a California medical license. Demonstrated leadership and clinical skills, with a willingness to pursue a leadership role in trauma. Special interest in trauma and proven ability to contribute to scholarly activity that advances surgical research. Ability to teach across multiple trainee levels. Benefits and Compensation Competitive salary, benefits, and academic range commensurate with experience. Protected research time, with full‑time research support and a negotiable additional research package based on experience and needs. Opportunities for teaching, scholarly activity, and involvement in the planned ACGME‑accredited fellowship in pediatric surgery. Path to a leadership position and academic advancement within the department. Employer Equity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr