UCI Health

UC Irvine | Faculty: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Irvine, CA

$193K–$282K
full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

UCI Health

Job Highlights

  • Low Patient Volume
  • Non-Profit Employer
  • Less than 1 Hour from a Coastal Beach
  • The Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is seeking a pediatric medical specialist in the area of neurodevelopment or behavioral disorders to join The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders (CAND), with expertise in caring for children with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and other developmental disorders.

    CAND is located in the city of Irvine, California, and part of the UCI Health-Irvine medical complex, which includes the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care as well as the new Acute Care Hospital.

    Basic qualifications

    • Candidate must possess M.D. or D.O. or M.D./Ph.D. and/or equivalent degree.
    • BE/BC in Pediatrics
    • BE/BC in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
    • Candidate must be eligible for California licensure or licensed to practice in the state of California

    Requirements for application

    • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
    • Teaching Statement (examples available on application link)
    • REFERENCES: 3 Physician references are required (contact information only; not statement)

    ABOUT THE TEAM

    Since its opening in 2001, CAND has been a leader in medical assessment, diagnosis, care coordination, family support and education for children with autism and other developmental disorders focusing on children birth through age 5 years. With a recent increase in funding, and a collaborative effort of UC Irvine, CHOC Children’s and Chapman University, The Center has expanded to offer a multidisciplinary team of specialists for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment serving children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 22 years.

    The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

    About UCI Health

    UCI Health is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.

    UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. UC Irvine Medical Center, the main campus in Orange, California, features Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center. It is the primary teaching hospital for UCI School of Medicine.

    Learn more about UCI Health: ucihealth.org

    Job information: ucihealth.org/careers

    Volunteer information: ucihealth.org/volunteer

    Compensation Details

    $193K–$282K

    BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS • Twenty-four (24) days of PTO: Academic faculty appointed on a fiscal-year basis accrue vacation/personal days at the rate of two (2) working days per month for full-time service • Fourteen (14) paid holidays per year • Additional time off for professional meetings/CME • PSLF eligible employer • Medical*, dental, and vision insurance • UC Pension Plan or Savings Choice: https://www.myucretirement.com/uc-retirement-benefits/making-your-choice/plan-comparison/overview *Employee only pays monthly premiums for Medical coverage, as dental and vision premiums are paid by UCI; Medical premium cost breakdown can be found here: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/health-welfare/medical/employee-medical-plan-costs/

    Posted June 2, 2026