***FILLED*** Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Openings in the Heart of California

Ranked one of the Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in Pediatric Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report in the 2018-2019 rankings, Valley Children’s Healthcare is growing and seeking two BE/BC Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons to join its all-pediatric practice of seven surgeons at one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare networks located in California’s Central Valley.

Led by Medical Director Dr. Joseph Gerardi, Valley Children’s pediatric orthopedic surgery department is the only specialized practice of its kind in Central California, performing more than 2,200 surgeries and caring for children more than 32,000 times annually.  The multi-disciplinary team of pediatric orthopaedic surgeons delivers outstanding care to infants through young adults facing everything from fractures to congenital deformities (including spinal problems and clubfoot) to neuromuscular diseases.  Valley Children’s is also the first hospital in the region to use the EOS imaging system.

At Valley Children’s main campus in Madera, you’ll love working at this state-of-the-art, 358-bed free-standing children’s hospital that sits on a 50-acre campus on the idyllic bluffs of the San Joaquin River, with the Sierra Nevada Mountains as your backdrop.  With more than 575 physicians and 3,400 staff, Valley Children’s delivers high-quality comprehensive care to more than 1.3 million children in a 12-county service area.  A Magnet Nursing facility, Valley Children’s offers an exceptional staff to support this rewarding and fulfilling professional practice.

Responsibilities include clinical practice with opportunities available to be involved in clinical research.  The group will work with the successful candidate to develop specific areas of interest within pediatric orthopaedic surgery.  In affiliation with Stanford University School of Medicine, Valley Children’s has a nationally accredited Pediatric Residency Program.  Academic appointment will be recommended based on training and experience.

Located near the center of the California, you’ll enjoy an exceptional quality of life with an unparalleled opportunity to live within one to three hours of the magnificent Pacific coast, the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains and 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. Another great perk: Central California is very affordable, and it boasts award-winning schools, making it the perfect choice for families.

Valley Children’s offers a highly competitive compensation package, including relocation and signing bonus.   For complete details, please contact Glenda Smith, Principal, Pediatric Search Partners at glenda@pediatricsearchpartners.com, or by phone at (877) 440-3832 or cell/text at (214) 850-3094.