Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT)
CHOC/Rady Children’s Health – Orange County, California
Position Highlights
- CHOC Children’s is a stand alone children’s hospital in a large, growing market with academic affiliation with the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine. (UCI).
- Division grown from 1 to 12 faculty (9 fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologists) in 14 years
- Comprehensive pediatric ENT program: airway, otology, cochlear implants, sleep, complex head & neck, craniofacial, reconstruction
- Among the largest pediatric cochlear implant programs in California
- Regional leader in hypoglossal nerve stimulation (Inspire) for pediatric sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
- Busy surgical service and has the largest referral volume at CHOC Children's Hospital
- Highly collaborative, ethical, “family-like” division culture
- Opportunity to build a new Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship and expand clinical/translational research
Position Description
Pediatric Sub-Specialty Faculty (PSF) and CHOC Children’s 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, “hand on” 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:
- Leading and growing clinical programs and geographic reach
- Overseeing faculty recruitment, mentorship, and development
- Optimizing clinic and OR access in partnership with hospital leadership
- Expanding resident education (with UCI) and developing a Pediatric Otolaryngology Fellowship
- Advancing a clinical and translational research agenda with institutional support
- Working with PSF leadership to be sure Division aligns with company values
Qualifications
Required:
- MD/DO (or equivalent)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery residency
- Completion of Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship
- Board certified/eligible in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Eligibility for California medical licensure
- Typically 5–7+ years post-fellowship experience in Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Demonstrated clinical excellence and leadership experience
Preferred:
- Experience in a children’s hospital environment
- Track record in faculty mentorship, program building, and clinical/translational research
- Active involvement in ASPO, AAO-HNS, or related societies
- Leadership style that emphasizes team success, integrity, and collaboration
Compensation
- Competitive salary, including a leadership stipend for the Division Chief role, benefits and shares in PSF.
- Package commensurate with training, experience, and academic rank
How to Apply
Please email the following:
- CV
- Cover letter (clinical, academic, and leadership experience; vision for the division)
- Contact information for three references (not contacted without prior consent)
To: marc.scarlata@choc.org
Subject: Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology – CHOC Children’s
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
