Neonatology NICU Hospitalist

We invite pediatricians completing their residency to join our Perinatal Institute Neonatal Intensive Care Unit “NICU” Team at Cincinnati Children’s.

This is a unique opportunity for pediatricians with a gap year or those considering a Neonatology Fellowship to practice in the NICU setting while

expanding their clinical skills.

Hospitalist physicians provide direct care to neonatal patients admitted to our state-of-the-art Level IV NICU. They work in conjunction with the attending neonatologist physician providing the patient’s day to day care and

management of complex and acutely ill patients.

Hospitalist physicians work in the context of a multidisciplinary team, in

collaboration with a large group of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

They have additional opportunities to participate in educational and quality improvement projects within the NICU.

Work schedules include day and night shifts in addition to weekend and

holiday rotations. They work on average 3 (12 hour) shifts per week which provides for excellent work/life balance.

• Patient Care - Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations.
  
  Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient s assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.

• Effective Communication - Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient s needs, the organization s capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.

• Development of Clinical Excellence - Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars.

• Policy Compliance - Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children s mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children s established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge and billing.
  
  Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent

• Unrestricted licensed physician

• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

Primary Location

Location T

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

APP CCHMC NICU

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

• Physical and mental health wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

* Benefits may vary based on…