Leadership

Regional Hospitalist Medical Director

Job Details

Career area: Leadership

Position Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 04/10/2026

Location: Turlock, CA 95382, United States

Job ID: JOB_POSTING-3-1451

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About Valley Children's
With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s Healthcare delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children across Central California. Our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital and network of specialty care centers and primary care practices offer advanced pediatric services - from cancer and blood disorders to heart care and neonatal intensive care, serving children with conditions ranging from routine to rare and complex. Beyond clinical care, Valley Children’s is also a catalyst for community health - partnering with schools, nonprofits and public agencies to expand access, promote wellness and support the long-term success of children and families throughout the region.

Turlock, California, 95382

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:

Have Questions?

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

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