Director Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Pediatric Critical Care Physician | PICU Intensivist
valleychildrens· LE03 Valley Children's Specialty Medical Group
About this role
Job Summary:
Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join our team. This position provides the opportunity to care for children across two Pediatric Intensive Care Unites at Valley Children's Hospital in Madera and Bakersfield Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield.Job Description:
Valley Children's Hospital – Madera
Our 42-bed PICU at Valley Children's Hospital cares for more than 1,500 patients annually and provides 24/7 in-house coverage. Our physicians care for a diverse and medically complex patient population while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and more than 20 pediatric subspecialties.
Program Highlights include:
- A comprehensive ECMO program recognized as a Platinum Level ELSO Center of Excellence
- A Level II Pediatric Trauma Center supported by close collaboration among Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Surgery and other pediatric subspecialties
- Opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives, education, committee leadership and program development
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital – Bakersfield
The 8-bed, CCS-certified PICU at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is the only PICU within a 125-mile radius and serves as an essential resource for children and families throughout the Bakersfield region. The unit provides ventilator management, inotropic support and invasive monitoring
Physicians collaborate across both locations, with Valley Children’s Hospital serving as the tertiary referral center for patients requiring additional pediatric subspecialty services or a higher level of care.
What We’re Looking For
- MD or DO degree
- Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California
- Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary and family-centered care
Compensation & Benefits
Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the professional and personal well-being of our physicians, including:
- Competitive base salary
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Generous employer retirement contribution – no employee contribution required
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- CME Allowance
Why Valley Children’s?
Valley Children’s Hospital is one of the largest freestanding children’s hospitals in the country and the only comprehensive children’s healthcare network in Central California. Our network provides care to more than 1.3 million children across a 12-county service area.
Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group includes more than 300 physicians representing over 30 subspecialties. Our physicians are supported by the resources of a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of children.
Life in Central California
Located in the heart of California, Valley Children’s offers physicians an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and quality of life.
The region offers a lower cost of living than many of California’s major metropolitan areas, family-friendly communities, short commutes and convenient access to some of the state’s most desirable destinations.
Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are nearby, while the Central Coast, Napa Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles are all within reach for weekend getaways.
With abundant outdoor recreation and more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Central California offers an attractive place to build both a career and a life.
Salary Range: $352,212 - $442,470
Workshift:
Position Exempt:
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10Have Questions?
Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org
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This Pediatric Critical Care Physician | PICU Intensivist role at valleychildrens is based in 2 Locations, Bakersfield, CA, Madera, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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Pediatric Critical Care Physician | PICU Intensivist
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