Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
CHOC/Rady Childrenโs Health โ Orange County, California
Position Highlights
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CHOC Childrenโs is a stand alone childrenโs hospital in a large, growing market with academic affiliation with the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine. (UCI).
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Division grown from 1 to 12 faculty (9 fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists) in 14 years
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Comprehensive pediatric ENT program: airway, otology, cochlear implants, sleep, complex head & neck, craniofacial, reconstruction
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Among the largest pediatric cochlear implant programs in California
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Regional leader in hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire) for pediatric sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
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Busy surgical service and has the largest referral volume at CHOC Children's Hospital
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Highly collaborative, ethical, โfamily-likeโ division culture
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Opportunity to build a new Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and expand clinical/translational research
Position Description
Pediatric Sub-Specialty Faculty (PSF) and CHOC Childrenโs is recruiting a Division Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology to lead a mature, high-volume, and rapidly expanding pediatric ENT division. The Division Chief will provide a supportive, โhand onโ atmosphere for the faculty while also providing strategic, clinical, academic, and operational leadership for a program that serves as the only exclusively pediatric ENT group in Orange County and one of the most comprehensive pediatric ENT services in Southern California.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading and growing clinical programs and geographic reach
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Overseeing faculty recruitment, mentorship, and development
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Optimizing clinic and OR access in partnership with hospital leadership
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Expanding resident education (with UCI) and developing a Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
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Advancing a clinical and translational research agenda with institutional support
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Working with PSF leadership to be sure Division aligns with company values
Qualifications
Required:
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MD/DO (or equivalent)
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Completion of ACGME-accredited OtolaryngologyโHead & Neck Surgery residency
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Completion of Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship
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Board certified/eligible in OtolaryngologyโHead & Neck Surgery
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Eligibility for California medical licensure
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Typically 5โ7+ years post-fellowship experience in Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership experience
Preferred:
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Experience in a childrenโs hospital environment
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Track record in faculty mentorship, program building, and clinical/translational research
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Active involvement in ASPO, AAO-HNS, or related societies
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Leadership style that emphasizes team success, integrity, and collaboration
Compensation
How to Apply
Please email the following:
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CV
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Cover letter (clinical, academic, and leadership experience; vision for the division)
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Contact information for three references (not contacted without prior consent)
To: marc.scarlata@choc.org
Subject: Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology โ CHOC Childrenโs
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.