Valley Children’s Hospital, recognized among the nation’s Top 10 Children’s Hospitals by The Leapfrog Group and ranked by U.S. News & World Report in multiple specialties, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist to join its nationally recognized Cancer and Blood Disorders Center in Central California.

We are looking for a collaborative, compassionate physician who shares our commitment to excellence in patient care, clinical research, and education. Candidates with 3+ years of experience and an interest in Survivorship are encouraged to apply, though all qualified applicants will be considered.

Our Childhood Cancer Survivorship Program has grown from 134 annual visits in 2010 to over 900 projected visits in 2025, providing lifelong, multidisciplinary care to a rapidly expanding survivor population. The program engages nearly 200 participants annually through its conference and awarded 105 scholarships last year, highlighting its strong commitment to education, support, and long-term patient success. 

Why Valley Children’s?

• One of the largest pediatric cancer programs on the West Coast
• Only provider of pediatric hematology/oncology services between Los Angeles and the Bay Area
• Dedicated 36-bed inpatient unit and full-service outpatient center
• 151 new oncology diagnoses and 15,163 patient visits in FY2025
• Top 5% enrollment nationally in Children’s Oncology Group (COG) trials
• Only federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Center in the Central Valley. 
• Active member of the ASH Research Collaborative and CDC Community Counts Project

Comprehensive Programs Include:

• Leukemia/Lymphoma
• Neuro-Oncology
• Solid Tumors
• Histiocytic Disorders
• Childhood Cancer Survivorship: This program is well supported with an endowment for the development of the program and an additional endowment for the Program Director position. 

Academic & Regional Integration:

• Stanford-affiliated pediatric residency program
• Pediatric specialty care centers in Bakersfield, Modesto, Visalia, Merced, and Sacramento
• Telemedicine and outreach programs to expand regional access

About the Community:

Located in California’s Central Valley, Madera offers an affordable cost of living with access to all the best parts of California life:

• 90 minutes to Yosemite National Park
• Near Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
• 2–4 hours to the Pacific Coast, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Lake Tahoe
• Excellent public schools and a family-friendly community

Be Part of Our Mission

Founded more than 70 years ago by five visionary mothers, Valley Children’s continues to lead with compassion and innovation—serving more than 1.3 million children across the Central Valley.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to Courtney Kimura at ckimura1@valleychildrens.org or call (559) 349-0237.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Eligible for California medical licensure
• Completion of ACGME-accredited pediatric residency and pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and/or education
• Interest or expertise in Survivorship preferred but not required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

About Valley Children's Hospital

Valley Children's Healthcare is an expanding not-for-profit children's hospital and healthcare system with 358 regional beds and more than 640 physicians serving 12 counties and more than 1.3 million children in central California. It is ranked as one of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals in seven specialties by U.S. News & World Report in 2023-2024 and recognized again as a Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for exceptional achievements in patient safety and quality in 2023. Valley Children’s network spans one of the most scenic and geographically diverse areas of the United States. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise, having three National Parks in your backyard: Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia. The area is within one to three hours of the stunning Pacific coast, the Napa and Sonoma wine regions and the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, plus the San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles metropolitan areas. Lake Tahoe is about a four-hour drive away. 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 so much more.

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