About this opportunity
Valley Children's Healthcare lists this PCG - Medical Director - Hospitalist opportunity in visalia, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary:
Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking an experienced and collaborative pediatrician to serve as Medical Director of the Pediatric Hospitalist Program at Kaweah Health in Visalia, California.
This position offers the opportunity to lead and provide hands‑on clinical care within a community hospital while benefiting from the resources, subspecialty expertise, and regional network of Valley Children’s Healthcare. The Medical Director will help advance the delivery of high‑quality pediatric care, ensuring that children and families throughout the South Valley receive exceptional care close to home.
Job Description:
Position Highlights:
Lead the Pediatric Hospitalist Program at Kaweah Health
Round on a high-volume newborn census in a level I nursery
Provide inpatient care on a 12‑bed pediatric unit
Evaluate pediatric patients through Emergency Department consultations
No delivery attendance required; Level III NICU on-site
Consolidated scheduling consisting primarily of 24‑hour shifts with some 12‑hour shifts, offering fewer commuting days and greater flexibility outside of work
Full time is 7 24‑hour shifts/month or 14 12‑hour shifts/month
Coordinate escalation or transfer of patients requiring subspecialty or higher‑acuity care through the Valley Children’s network
Help shape and strengthen pediatric care for children and families in Visalia and surrounding communities
Leadership Responsibilities:
Provide clinical and strategic leadership for the Pediatric Regional Hospitalist Program at Kaweah Health
Support consistent, evidence‑based standards for pediatric inpatient and newborn care
Partner with hospital and medical staff leadership to strengthen quality, safety, and patient outcomes
Promote collaboration among physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing teams, and hospital departments
Participate in program development, performance improvement, and physician engagement initiatives
Support the continued growth of pediatric services
Serve as a liaison between Kaweah Health and Valley Children’s Healthcare
Qualifications:
MD or DO degree: Board Certified in Pediatrics
Ample experience in pediatric hospital medicine, including inpatient pediatric and newborn care
Prior leadership experience strongly preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and PALS certifications
Eligible for California medical licensure
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, collaborative leadership, and community‑based care
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive leadership compensation (Salary Range: $240,000 - $270,000)
Medical Director Stipend
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and generous retirement)
CME time and allowance
Relocation assistance available
Join Valley Children’s:
For more than 70 years, families throughout Central California have trusted Valley Children’s to provide exceptional care close to home. Pediatric hospitalists at Kaweah Health are part of Valley Children’s Healthcare, connecting community‑based pediatric care with the resources and expertise of a leading pediatric healthcare system.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing community, lead an important regional pediatric hospitalist program, and help ensure that children throughout the South Valley receive excellent care close to home.
Life in Visalia:
Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Visalia offers a welcoming, family‑friendly community with an attractive cost of living compared to many other areas of California. The city features a vibrant and walkable downtown, locally owned restaurants and shops, community events, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Visalia is also known as the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, placing hiking, camping, and some of California’s most beautiful scenery within easy reach. Its central location provides convenient access to the Central Coast, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and several of California’s premier destinations, making it an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and fulfilling life.
Workshift:
Position Exempt:
Yes
Daily Hours:
24
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Worksite address
visalia, CA, 93290, US
Who can apply
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