Pediatric Neurosurgeon Opportunity

SurgeryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Salary Range: $721K–$909K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Summary:

Valley Children’s Healthcare, the premier pediatric healthcare network serving Central California, is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pediatric Neurosurgeon to join our growing mission-driven team.

As the ONLY free-standing children’s hospital in the Central Valley, Valley Children’s serves a vast, diverse referral region of more than 1.3 million children.

This is a unique opportunity to practice high-acuity, high-volume pediatric neurosurgery while making a profound impact on an underserved and rapidly growing population.

Job Description: Qualifications: MD or DO Completion of accredited Neurosurgery Residency Completion of Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery Eligible for medical licensure in California Opportunity Highlights: Dedicated children’s hospital environment with strong institutional investment in pediatric subspecialty growth Large regional referral base spanning Central California Opportunity to develop and expand subspecialty interests (epilepsy surgery, craniofacial, complex spine, spasticity, neuro-oncology, peripheral nerve etc.) Collaborative multidisciplinary support including pediatric intensivists, neonatologists, pediatric anesthesiologists, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and advanced imaging services Access to modern OR suites and advanced surgical technology Teaching opportunities with academic affiliations Ability to shape and grow the pediatric neurosurgery program within a respected children’s health system About Valley Children’s: Valley Children’s is a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system providing comprehensive specialty and primary care services.

The 358-bed freestanding children’s hospital offers: Level IV NICU Level IV Epilepsy Program Comprehensive PICU Full-service children’s cancer and blood disorders center Robust trauma and surgical services Strong physician leadership culture Physicians enjoy a collaborative environment with meaningful administrative support and long-term institutional commitment to pediatric excellence.

Located in the heart of California, Madera offers a perfect balance of professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Affordable living with an affordable median home price, no traffic, access to top-ranked schools and family-friendly communities.

Easy access to Fresno International Airport, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Weekend getaways to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the Central Coast.

If you are seeking a position where you can build, lead, and make a lasting impact on children across a large geographic region, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

Salary Range

$721,150 - $908,915 Compensation & Benefits: Highly competitive leadership salary and generous employer retirement contribution. Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision). Relocation assistance & sign-on bonus available. Paid malpractice and tail coverage. J-1 and H1B visa sponsorship.

Workshift: Position Exempt: Yes Daily Hours: 8 Have Questions?

Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org Valley Children’s Healthcare – one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation – provides Central California’s only high-quality, comprehensive care exclusively for children, from before birth to young adulthood.

With more than 670 physicians and 3,500 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality, comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in our service area.

Our network offers highly specialized medical and surgical services to care for children with conditions ranging from common to the highly complex at our 358-bed stand-alone children’s hospital that includes 28 regional NICU beds.

Our family-centered, pediatric services extend from a leading pediatric cancer and blood disorders center home on the West Coast, and a pediatric heart center known for its expertise and pioneering treatments, to a Regional Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the highest level referral center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.

We participate in community initiatives, we support community efforts, we get involved where we can do the most good.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-acuity, high-volume pediatric neurosurgical care to a diverse population in Central California. Lead and expand subspecialty programs while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists.

Requirements

Must hold an MD or DO with completion of an accredited Neurosurgery Residency and a Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery and eligible for California medical licensure.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Craniofacial SurgeryComplex Spine SurgerySpasticity ManagementPeripheral Nerve SurgeryPatient CareMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 92% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
17% this job
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
9% this job
Loan repayment
3% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 988 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k≈ 0.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Valley Children’s Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Madera, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Sign-on bonus
Paid malpractice and tail coverage
J-1 and H1B visa sponsorship
Medical, dental, vision
Generous employer retirement contribution