Regional Hospitalist Medical Director

Job Summary:

Valley Children’s Healthcare is seeking an experienced and dynamic physician leader to serve as Medical Director at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, California. This leadership role is ideal for a pediatrician with strong clinical expertise in neonatal resuscitation, newborn stabilization, and Level II nursery management, combined with a passion for program development, team leadership, and elevating standards of pediatric care in a community hospital setting.

Job Description:

As part of the broader Valley Children’s regional network, this Medical Director will help shape and advance high quality pediatric and newborn care throughout the Northern Central Valley ensuring infants and children receive exceptional care close to home.

Practice Highlights:

• Provide clinical and strategic leadership for pediatric and newborn services at Emanuel Medical Center

• Oversee Level II nursery operations, including care protocols, stabilization practices, and quality outcomes

• Lead neonatal resuscitation and delivery room response standards for high-risk deliveries

• Engage in community outreach and relationship building with referring providers

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree: Board Certified in Pediatrics

• Significant clinical experience in delivery attendance, newborn stabilization and resuscitation, and newborn care

• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certified

• Eligible for California medical licensure

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, collaborative leadership, and community-based care

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary plus medical director stipend

• Generous employer retirement contribution

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision).

• Relocation assistance & sign-on bonus available.

• Paid malpractice and tail coverage.

Salary Range: $241,975 - $272,250

Workshift:

Varied (United States of America)

Position Exempt:

Yes

Daily Hours:

24

Have Questions?

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