Valley Children's Healthcare

Pediatric Neurosurgeon Opportunity

9300 Valley Children's Place, Madera, CA

Full-time · $721k–$909k (as posted)

First seen by offpeak October 4, 2026

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Job Summary:

Valley Children’s Healthcare, the premier pediatric healthcare network serving Central California, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatric Neurosurgeon to join our growing mission-driven team.

As the ONLY free-standing children’s hospital in the Central Valley, Valley Children’s serves a vast, diverse referral region of more than 1.3 million children. This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity, high-volume pediatric neurosurgery while making a profound impact on an underserved and rapidly growing population.

Job Description:

Qualifications:

MD or DO
Completion of accredited Neurosurgery Residency
Completion of Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery
Eligible for medical licensure in California

Preferred:

Experience and demonstrated interest in pediatric epilepsy surgery
Experience with epilepsy procedures

Opportunity Highlights:

Dedicated children’s hospital environment with strong institutional investment in pediatric subspecialty growth
Large regional referral base spanning Central California
Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of our pediatric epilepsy surgery program, while also developing additional subspecialty interest including craniofacial, complex spine, spasticity, neuro-oncology, and peripheral nerve
Collaborative multidisciplinary support including pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, advanced imaging services, and a Level IV Epilepsy Center
Access to modern OR suites and advanced surgical technology
Teaching opportunities with academic affiliations
Ability to shape and grow the pediatric neurosurgery program within a respected children’s health system

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. The 358-bed freestanding children’s hospital offers:

Level IV NICU
Level IV Epilepsy Program
Comprehensive PICU
Full-service children’s cancer and blood disorders center
Robust trauma and surgical services
Strong physician leadership culture

Physicians enjoy a collaborative environment with meaningful administrative support and long-term institutional commitment to pediatric excellence.

Located in the heart of California, Madera offers a perfect balance of professional fulfillment and personal well-being.

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: $721,150 - $908,915

Workshift:

Position Exempt:

Yes

Daily Hours:

Have Questions?

Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org