Neonatologist -Level II NICU

Overview

Our client is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical
services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient
procedures and community outreach programs. Our
services include an award-winning cardiovascular program, a fully
accredited cancer center, NAPBC-accredited breast health center, an
acute inpatient rehabilitation center, and a large robotic surgery
center. Our client is accredited by The Joint Commission and
has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise
across services lines that include joint replacement surgery, advanced
heart failure care, and the designation as a Primary Stroke Center. **

Responsibilities:**

The successful candidate will be one who has a proven record of dedication to patient care, experience with teaching, and whose interests include clinical and quality improvement research. The Neonatologist must also possess outstanding interpersonal skills and have a proven experience of work in a team focused environment. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a Level 2B unit and cares for infants who are born at 32 weeks' gestation or greater. Our hospital has over 1000 deliveries and the NICU has over 100 admissions each year. The NICU is staffed 24 hours a day by a team of 4 board-certified neonatologists and 1 neonatal nurse practitioner. The neonatologists also provide coverage of the Newborn Nursery. The unit's registered nurses have an average of 10 years' experience in neonatal intensive care. Our current group operates on a 24-hour shift schedule, with an experienced neonatal nurse practitioner in-house some nights to allow for beeper call from home, which affords a great work-life balance.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

Maintain and continually update a strategic plan for the NICU for the highest quality of care for patients in the NICU.
Participate in clinical research as appropriate.
Provide educational support to Residents and Fellows
Ability to function in a Level II NICU
Comfortable managing babies with CPAP and ventilation support
Provide family-centered care. **

The Benefits We Offer:**

Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive benefits
Retirement savings plan with match
Malpractice insurance
Educational Loan Assistance
Generous paid time-off allowance
CME time and money
Relocation assistance
H1B Visa & Green Card Support (*does not qualify for J1 Waiver)
Supportive health system to advance goals

Qualifications:

An MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with active board certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Academic credentials for a faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor is preferred.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the culture, needs, and aspirations of the community.
Ability to function in a team environment to support collaboration.
Demonstrated record of supporting patients in a Level II NICU as the primary physician
Excellent verbal, written and group presentation skills.
Ability to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date.
Unrestricted DEA certification