Pediatric Neurologist - Epilepsy Experience
About the Role
Valley Children’s Specialty Medical Group is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Neurologist with experience or advanced training in epilepsy to join our growing pediatric neuroscience program at Valley Children’s Healthcare. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative neuroscience team caring for children with complex neurological conditions throughout Central California.
The successful candidate will play an important role in the continued growth of our epilepsy program while maintaining the opportunity to practice across the broader spectrum of pediatric neurology. We are seeking a pediatric neurologist passionate about caring for children with epilepsy and interested in contributing to the continued growth of a comprehensive pediatric epilepsy program.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join an established pediatric neurology and neuroscience program with a large regional referral base
- Provide evaluation and longitudinal management of children with epilepsy, including complex and medically refractory epilepsy
- Participate in the continued development and growth of our Level 4 Epilepsy Center
- Collaborate closely with pediatric neurosurgery and multidisciplinary teams in the evaluation of patients for epilepsy surgery
- Participate in EEG interpretation and epilepsy monitoring based on training and experience
- Care for patients across both epilepsy and general pediatric neurology
- Access advanced neurodiagnostic, imaging, and treatment resources
- Work collaboratively with neuropsychology, critical care, rehabilitation medicine, genetics, and other pediatric subspecialties
- Opportunities to develop a clinical niche or expand an existing area of expertise
- Participate in program development, quality improvement, and education
- Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, and other learners
- Serve children from throughout Central California who rely on Valley Children’s for highly specialized neurological care
Requirements
- MD or DO degree, or international equivalent
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
- Experience or advanced training in the diagnosis and management of pediatric epilepsy
- Fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology is preferred
- Experience with EEG interpretation strongly preferred
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California
- Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary, and family-centered pediatric care
Physicians completing fellowship training as well as experienced pediatric neurologists are encouraged to apply.
About Valley Children’s
Valley Children’s Hospital is a freestanding children’s hospital serving as a major pediatric referral center for families throughout Central California. Our pediatric specialists care for children with conditions ranging from common neurological disorders to some of the most complex cases in the region.
- Level 4 Epilepsy Center
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Advanced neuroimaging and diagnostic capabilities
- Pediatric intensive care
- Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties
- Multidisciplinary support for children with complex neurological conditions
For a pediatric neurologist with an interest in epilepsy, this position offers the opportunity to join an established program while having a meaningful role in its continued development.
Life in Central California
Located in the heart of California, Valley Children’s offers physicians an exceptional combination of professional opportunity and quality of life. The region features:
- A lower cost of living than many of California’s major metropolitan areas
- Family-friendly communities and short commutes
- Convenient access to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks
- Proximity to the Central Coast, Napa Valley, San Francisco, and Los Angeles for weekend getaways
- Abundant outdoor recreation and more than 300 days of sunshine each year
Pay
Salary Range: $281,772 - $365,132
Schedule
Daily Hours: 8