Regional Hospitalist Medical Director

Valley Children’s Healthcare•Turlock, CA

2d•$241,975 - $272,250

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

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