Pediatrics Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Physician

We are recruiting for a motivated Pediatrics Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine Physician to join our team!

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Department

• Prenatal Consultations For high-risk births, meets with the family to explain the situation, provide information about the care their child will receive, and answer any questions the parents may have. (10%)
• Attendance at High-Risk Deliveries Attend high-risk deliveries in order to ensure the baby is born under the best possible circumstances. (10%)
• Respiratory Therapy Provide treatment to help the newborn until they are able to breathe on their own. (20%)
• Stabilize Fragile Newborns Stabilize newborns suffering from life-threatening ailments. Keep moms and babies united until additional treatments can be provided. (20%)
• Diagnose and Treat Illnesses Diagnose and treat various infections, birth defects, and breathing disorders in sick and premature newborns so that they can safely leave the NICU. (20%)
• Coordinate Neonatal Care Team Oversee teams of specialists in caring for many newborns se teams can include neonatal nurse practitioners, registered nurses, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and more. (10%)
• Consult with Other Physicians Consult with obstetricians, pediatricians, and family doctors on the treatment of a fragile newborns and work with these colleagues to create a plan to care for the child. (10%)

• Doctorate Degree Graduate of an accredited medical school Required

• MD-Physician - State Medical Board Required
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• NRP-Neonatal Resuscitation Program - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• PALS-Pediatric Advanced Life Support - AHA - American Heart Association Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care.
• Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills.
• Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems.
• Performs in a tactful and professional manner.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Computer skills required.
• Computer skills preferred.

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Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Community resource navigation support

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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