Pediatric Neurologist

NeurologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$255k-$326k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Neurologist to join our growing pediatric neuroscience program at Valley Children’s Healthcare.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established, collaborative team providing comprehensive neurological care to children throughout Central California. The position offers a diverse pediatric neurology practice, exposure to a broad range of neurological conditions, and the opportunity to develop or expand an area of clinical interest within the neuroscience program.

Job Description

Opportunity Highlights

Join an established and growing pediatric neurology and neuroscience program

Provide comprehensive care for children with a broad range of neurological conditions, from common childhood disorders to medically complex and rare conditions requiring multidisciplinary care

Build a diverse outpatient pediatric neurology practice while participating in inpatient neurological consultation and care

Maintain and develop EEG interpretation skills: our neurologists are encouraged to read their own EEGs, with the expertise and support of our epilepsy program available when needed

Collaborate with our Level 4 Epilepsy Center for patients requiring advanced epilepsy evaluation, treatment or surgical consideration

  • Opportunity to develop or expand a clinical area of interest based on individual expertise
  • Work closely with pediatric neurosurgery, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, genetics, critical care and other pediatric subspecialties to provide coordinated, family-centered care for children with complex neurological conditions
  • Access to advanced neurodiagnostic, imaging and treatment resources
  • Benefit from a large regional referral base with a diverse and medically complex pediatric population
  • Work within a collaborative team where physicians support one another in evaluating challenging neurological presentations and managing complex epilepsies.
  • Participate in program development, quality improvement and education

Teaching Opportunities with Residents

Make a meaningful impact by expanding access to specialized pediatric neurological care for children throughout Central California

Qualifications Include

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California
  • Excellent clinical, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to multidisciplinary, family-centered pediatric care

Collaboration is central to our practice. Physicians work as a team to evaluate diagnostically challenging cases and manage complex epilepsies, ensuring that providers and patients benefit from the collective expertise of the group.

Why Valley Children’s?

Valley Children’s Hospital is a freestanding children’s hospital and a major pediatric referral center serving children and families throughout Central California.

Our pediatric neurologists have access to the depth of resources expected from a comprehensive children’s hospital, with specialists across medical and surgical disciplines available to support children with complex neurological conditions.

For physicians who want the clinical scope and resources of a major children’s hospital while still having the opportunity to influence program growth, Valley Children’s offers a compelling place to build a career.

Valley Children’s offers a highly competitive compensation package designed to support both your professional and personal goals, including:

  • Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, and malpractice coverage)
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Relocation assistance and sign-on incentives
  • CME allowance
  • Eligible for loan repayment programs

Life in Central California

Located in the heart of California, Valley Children’s offers an attractive combination of professional opportunity, affordability and quality of life.

The region features family-friendly communities, short commutes and a lower cost of living than many of California’s larger metropolitan areas, while providing convenient access to some of the state’s most desirable destinations.

Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are nearby, and the Central Coast, Napa Valley, San Francisco and Los Angeles are all accessible for weekend getaways.

With abundant outdoor recreation and more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Central California provides an exceptional setting to build both a career and a life.

Grow With Us

Whether you are beginning your career or looking for an opportunity to take the next step in an established practice, Valley Children’s offers the resources, patient population and collaborative environment to build a rewarding career in pediatric neurology.

Join Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group and help us expand access to exceptional neurological care for children throughout Central California.

Salary Range: $255,032 - $326,486

Workshift

Position Exempt

Yes

Daily Hours

  • 8
  • Have Questions?
  • Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org

Key Responsibilities

The Pediatric Neurologist will provide comprehensive neurological care for children, including inpatient consultations and outpatient practice. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex neurological conditions and participate in program development and resident education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology. Applicants must also be eligible for medical licensure in the State of California.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Epilepsy managementClinical researchPatient consultationMedical diagnosisCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Neurologist at Valley Children’s Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Neurology — ranked against 473 active Neurology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 63% have no call, 41% require no weekends.

Neurology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 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)), so the posted ~$291k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $263k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution16 jobs · 10 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
21% this job
PSLF eligible
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 473 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Madera

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,120/mo≈ 10% 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

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision)
Malpractice coverage
Generous retirement plan
Relocation assistance
Sign-on incentives
CME allowance
Loan repayment programs