***FILLED*** Medical Director, Pediatric Nephrology – California

Pediatric Search Partners is seeking a Board Certified Pediatric Nephrologist to serve as Medical Director, Pediatric Nephrology at Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, California, including one of the nation’s largest free-standing children’s hospitals.

Ranked as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in four specialties by U.S. News & World Report in 2018-2019, Valley Children’s offers an exciting opportunity to lead and grow the current team of seven pediatric nephrologists. At Valley Children’s main campus, you’ll love working at this stunning, state-of-the-art, 358-bed facility recently named One of the Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in 2018 by Soliant. The free-standing children’s hospital sits on a 50-acre campus on the idyllic bluffs of the San Joaquin River, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains as your backdrop.

Responsibilities include clinical practice and active participation in the Stanford-affiliated pediatric resident training program. Academic appointment will be recommended based on training and experience.

Located very near the center of California, you’ll enjoy an exceptional quality of life. Residents have the unparalleled opportunity to live within one to three hours of the beautiful Pacific coast, the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains and the energy of the San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Sonoma and Napa counties and Lake Tahoe all are within a four-drive. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy living in the only city in the nation to have not just one, but three National Parks (Yosemite, King’s Canyon and Sequoia) right in your own backyard. Whether you prefer the snow, the sun or the sand, it’s all within your reach. And with so much varied geography, you’ll also find hiking and biking trails, kayaking, fishing, local wineries, farm stands and festivals, gourmet cuisine, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Another perk: The area is very affordable, and it boasts award-winning schools, making it the perfect choice for families.

If you’re looking for an exciting professional opportunity with a growing children’s hospital that offers a fantastic lifestyle both inside and outside of work, this is it! For complete details, please contact Glenda Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners by email at glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com, or by phone at (877)440-3832 and (214) 850-3094 (cell/text).