Valley Children’s Healthcare·Madera, California
Provide specialized anesthesia care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex congenital and acquired heart disease. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, cardiologists, and intensivists in a high-acuity pediatric environment.
This exceptional opportunity offers the chance to care for infants, children, and adolescents with complex congenital and acquired heart disease while collaborating with a highly skilled team of pediatric cardiac surgeons, cardiologists, intensivists, and specialized nurses at one of California’s leading children’s hospitals.
Why Valley Children’s? Valley Children’s Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest pediatric healthcare networks, is committed to delivering the highest level of tertiary care to children across Central California. Our freestanding, state-of-the-art 358-bed hospital in Madera is the third-largest pediatric hospital in California and is consistently recognized among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Serving more than 1.3 million children throughout Central California, Valley Children’s offers the resources, technology, and multidisciplinary expertise needed to provide exceptional pediatric cardiac care. Position Highlights: Exclusive pediatric practice Comprehensive congenital heart surgery and interventional cardiology program Collaborative, physician-led Pediatric Anesthesiology Department Opportunity to care for high-acuity neonatal, infant, and pediatric cardiac patients Base salary starting at $620,000, with opportunities to earn more than $1.1 million annually while maintaining a generous vacation schedule Shift-based model with very flexible scheduling, 154 in-house shifts per year Generous retirement, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance Comprehensive benefits package, paid CME, malpractice coverage Lifestyle: Located in the heart of California, Fresno offers a perfect balance of professional fulfillment and personal well-being. Affordable living with an affordable median home price, no traffic, access to top-ranked schools and family-friendly communities. Easy access to Fresno International Airport, Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Weekend getaways to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the Central Coast.
BC/BE in Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology (or equivalent advanced clinical expertise.) Eligible for medical licensure in the State of California Workshift: Position Exempt: Yes Daily Hours: 12 Have Questions? Call Courtney Kimura at 559-349-0237 or email at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Anesthesiology with fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology. Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of California is required.
Market context
California pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist roles are typically driven by pediatric heart programs, children’s hospitals, and surgical centers that need specialized coverage for complex cases. These positions are competitive because they require board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Anesthesiology, fellowship training in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology, and California licensure eligibility. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm case mix, call expectations, and licensure steps before applying.
