Medical Director, Pediatric Infectious Disease

Medical Director, Pediatric Infectious Disease

We’re seeking a Medical Director, Pediatric Infectious Disease to join Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, California. In 2024-25, Valley Children’s ranked for the ninth year in a row as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in three specialties by U.S. News & World Report and was recognized for the fifth time as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality of care. 

Position Overview:

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Practice at Valley Children’s offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient evaluation and management of children with suspected or confirmed infectious diseases. The successful candidate will possess the vision and dedication to lead and further develop the program at the main campus in Madera, California.

About Valley Children’s Healthcare:

Serving a vast 12-county service area spanning 45,000 square-miles, Valley Children’s provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children, from before birth to age 21, with more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff members. The main campus features a state-of-the-art, 358-bed freestanding children’s hospital situated on a 50-acre campus along the scenic bluffs of the San Joaquin River, with views of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains.  

As part of Valley Children’s Healthcare, the network provides a full spectrum of pediatric services inside and outside its main campus and incorporates a freestanding children’s hospital, medical foundation and network of physicians, clinics and satellite facilities. Those facilities include the Neonatal Intensive Care Units the network owns and operates in Fresno, Hanford and Merced, and its outpatient physician offices in Modesto, Merced and Bakersfield. The network also maintains pediatric residency and fellowship programs in affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine.

About Central California

The position is located in one of the most scenic and geographically diverse areas of the United States -  an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. With three National Parks in your backyard: Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia, the area is just an hour’s drive to the magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains and two and a half to four hours to the stunning Pacific coast, the Napa and Sonoma wine regions and the San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles metro areas. Lake Tahoe and San Diego are within five hours by car.

Whether you prefer the snow, the sun or the sand, it’s all within your reach. And with so much varied geography, you’ll also find hiking and biking trails, kayaking, fishing, local wineries, farm stands and festivals, gourmet cuisine, and so much more.

As part of a larger metropolitan area of 1,008,654, the region also benefits from ongoing economic growth and easy access to countless dining and shopping options, both new gated communities and established neighborhoods, affordable home prices and award-winning schools—making it a perfect choice for families. Notably, Clovis, a warm, welcoming community within 10 miles of main campus, was once again recognized by Livability as one of its 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-25 for its highly rated schools, exceptional quality of life and relatively low cost of living.

Why Valley Children’s?

As a Magnet-designated facility, Valley Children’s offers an excellent support staff, a growing practice, and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including a signing bonus and a generous relocation allowance. Join a children’s hospital with a mission and dedication to providing high-quality, comprehensive care for all children in a region that offers a truly outstanding quality of life.

How to apply:

Please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Glenda Church Smith, Principal

Pediatric Search Partners

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