Neurosciences Medical Director

Job Summary: Valley Children’s Medical Group is seeking a visionary physician leader to serve as Medical Director of Neurosciences, guiding the continued growth and strategic direction of a comprehensive pediatric neurosciences program. Serving as the tertiary referral center for California’s Central Valley, Valley Children’s offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering advanced neurological and epilepsy care, including within the region’s only Level IV Epilepsy center. The Medical Director will partner closely with hospital leadership, physicians, and advanced practice providers to drive program development, quality improvement initiatives, and operational excellence across neurology, neurosurgery, neurodiagnostic, and related pediatric subspecialties. Job Description: Opportunity Highlights: Lead and expand a growing Pediatric Neurosciences Program serving a large and diverse regional population Our Neuroscience program includes comprehensive epilepsy clinic, RNS clinic, neurocutaneous, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular, septicity clinic, and neurogenetics. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, neurogenetics, and rehabilitation specialists Guide clinical strategy, program development, and service line growth Advance clinical research, innovation, and academic partnerships Influence quality, patient safety, and outcomes across neurosciences services Key Responsibilities: Provide clinical and administrative leadership for the neurosciences service line Develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand pediatric neurological care Foster collaboration among neurology, neurosurgery, neurodiagnostic, neuro-oncology, rehabilitation, and related subspecialties Lead quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Partner with executive leadership on program growth and regional outreach Qualifications: MD or DO with board certification in Pediatric Neurology and Neurophysiology Fellowship training in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology with demonstrated expertise in epilepsy surgery programs At least 5 years of epilepsy surgery Demonstrated leadership experience in a clinical or academic medical setting Strong background in program development and multidisciplinary collaboration Eligible for medical licensure in California Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage Generous retirement contributions Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance CME Allowance Employer paid malpractice About Valley Children’s: Valley Children’s is a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system providing comprehensive specialty and primary care services, including the only Level IV Epilepsy Center in California’s Central Valley. The 358-bed freestanding children’s hospital is in the heart of Central California, serving more than 1.3 million children across 12 counties. The organization is consistently recognized for its commitment to pediatric specialty care, innovation, and community impact. Affordable living with an affordable median home price, no traffic, access to top-ranked schools and family-friendly communities. Easy access to Fresno International Airport, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Weekend getaways to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the Central Coast. If you are seeking a position where you can build, lead, and make a lasting impact on children across a large geographic region, we welcome the opportunity to connect. Salary Range: $301,000 - $366,000 not including Leadership Stipends/Incentives Workshift: Position Exempt: Yes Daily Hours: 8 Have Questions? Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood. With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds. Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area. We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

Salary : $301,000 - $366,000