Job Description

Provide all emergency neonatal services required without assistance or supplementation by other MTF physicians. Adequately diagnose and treat diseases/injuries; perform medical procedures/tasks to include, but not limited to the following:

Provide acute and chronic inpatient medical care for neonatal patients in the NSU. Expedite care and facilitate consultation of complex patients to multiple specialties as needed. Attend periodic onsite meetings for complicated obstetric patients (COB), the Perinatal Advisory Board (PAB), and Code Purple drill planning meetings.

Respond to Code Purple: A Code Purple can be called 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to activate an emergency response for additional personnel to support a potential OB and/or neonatal emergency.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluating and treating newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects.
• Diagnosing and treating newborns with critical illnesses.
• Coordinating care and medically managing newborns born premature, critically ill, or in need of surgery.
• Ensuring that critically ill newborns receive the appropriate nutrition for growth and development.
• Providing care to the newborn at a cesarean or other delivery that requires advanced resuscitation.
• Stabilizing and treating newborns with any life-threatening medical problems.
• Educating and counseling parents about their baby’s condition.
• Working closely with pediatricians and other medical specialists to ensure comprehensive care for the newborn.
• Conducting follow-up visits to monitor the baby’s condition and progress.
• Examine and diagnose newborns for a variety of medical conditions.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, and family physicians to provide the best possible care for newborns.
• Develop specialized treatment plans for newborns.
• Communicate with parents and caregivers about the baby’s health and progress.
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor their health conditions.
• Manage newborn care in the intensive care unit (NICU).
• Perform medical procedures as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or comparable degree from an accredited institution. Completion of an ACGME accredited fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Board Certified in Neonatology.
• Shall be an American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) board certified or board eligible Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine physician. Must maintain certification in good standing for the duration of employment
• Experience in a level III NICU setting, to include experience managing high frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), whole-body cooling for hypoxemic-ischemic encephalopathy, inhaled nitric oxide for pulmonary hypertension required.
• Competence with NICU procedures, including intubation, umbilical line placement, arterial puncture, peripheral arterial line placement, and chest tube insertion required. Experience with neonatal transport preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical terms and conditions in an understandable way.
• Compassionate and sensitive to patients’ needs and concerns.

Essential Capabilities:

• Ability to function with accuracy and efficiency in high pressure or emergent situations.
• Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively work with persons of diverse age and economic background in a culturally competent manner.
• Must be able to manage and provide concise directions to supporting staff.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing work conditions and responsibilities.

Required Work Experience

• Completed recognized residency program in Neonatology.
• Three years’ experience in Neonatology.
• Prior military or remote experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Possess a current, active, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Possess and maintain current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program.
• A valid passport is required and must be in your possession prior to deploying. To be considered for the position, you must have at least 18 months left on your passport before renewal. You must also maintain that passport during your stay.

Required Languages

• Excellent written and oral English

Travel / Rotation Requirements

• Travel will be required.

Additional information required for final submission:

• Copy of Qualifying Degree or Transcripts
• Copy of Internship and Residency Program Certificates (if applicable)
• Current License or Certification
• Current BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS or as applicable required for your position
• Two Letters of Reference from a peer or supervisor working in your field
• CV or Resume
• DEA Registration
• Copy of Contract (if available)

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.