Oncology - Physician
Oncology
Pediatric Oncologist - Solid Tumor Focus
Rady Children's Health - Orange County
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 Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty
Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF) brings together pediatric subspecialists and advanced practice providers in affiliation with Rady Children's Health - Orange County. The practice supports specialized clinical care, education, outreach, and research dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children.
RCH-OC 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
RCH-OC 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
Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty (PSF), in affiliation with Rady Children's Health - Orange County (RCH-OC), is seeking a full-time Pediatric Oncologist with a solid tumor focus to join its well-established Oncology Division. The physician will care for children from infancy through young adulthood in a collaborative pediatric environment.
The center is recognized for clinical excellence and provides state-of-the-art diagnostic services and a full spectrum of treatment modalities for pediatric malignancies, including surgical oncology, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplant/cellular therapy. The role offers access to integrated tumor boards, multidisciplinary support, and the professional and lifestyle benefits of Orange County's beaches, mountains, dining, entertainment, and family-friendly communities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive oncology care to children from infancy through young adulthood, with a primary focus on solid tumors.
Practice primarily in the outpatient setting, with a shared rotation for inpatient rounds and call supported by the advanced practice provider (APP) team.
Participate in integrated tumor boards and collaborate closely with surgical oncology, radiotherapy, and bone marrow transplant/cellular therapy teams.
Coordinate care with case coordinators, infusion services, social work, and ancillary services to support patients and families throughout treatment.
Contribute to quality improvement, clinical program development, and administrative initiatives within the Oncology Division.
Support community outreach and other activities that advance pediatric oncology care and education.
Partner with strong administrative and operational teams to further the division's clinical, educational, and research goals.
Academic and Research Opportunities
Participate in clinical research and trial programs through Children's Oncology Group (COG), the Phase 1 Program, investigator-initiated trials, consortia, and industry-sponsored trials.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows through RCH-OC's role as a primary teaching location for the University of California, Irvine.
Contribute to resident and fellow education, quality improvement, community outreach, and administrative initiatives.
Help shape exceptional oncology care, education, research, and outreach within a well-established pediatric subspecialty practice.
Candidate Qualifications
Required:
Fellowship training in Pediatric Oncology
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Oncology
Eligible for a California medical license
Core Skills:
Clinical expertise in pediatric solid tumors and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate, family-centered care
Strong collaboration and communication skills within a multidisciplinary pediatric oncology environment
Compensation & Benefits
Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty 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
Salary Range:[Insert approved hiring range]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 AdvisorEmail: arsen.beremesh@choc.org
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)