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
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