Neonatologist (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Neonatology Physician (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

• Setting: Level-III NICU (36 beds) with average daily census ~26

• Coverage type: Inpatient, onsite hospital coverage (Level-III NICU)

• Team: 5 neonatologists + NNPs; pediatric subspecialty support (cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, hematology, endocrinology)

• Schedule: 6–7 in-house 24-hour shifts per month + 6–7 8-hour day shifts per month

• Start/End: ASAP start; ongoing

Description

Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care for neonates requiring intensive care in a Level-III NICU. Manage advanced neonatal therapies, coordinate with pediatric subspecialists, and participate in multidisciplinary coverage, including potential weekend call.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal intensive care

• Manage advanced neonatal therapies

• Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists

• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care coverage

Required Procedures / Clinical Competencies

• High Frequency Ventilation

• Inhaled Nitric Oxide

• Total Body Cooling

• Amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG)

Requirements

• Board eligible within 5 years of fellowship working toward BC or Board Certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

• Active Kansas (KS) license or willingness to obtain

• Clean malpractice and license history highly preferred

• Most recent NPDB self query report within 30 days active

• DEA must be obtained prior to start

• J1 visa candidates eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Ongoing coverage with a defined monthly shift schedule (24-hour in-house and 8-hour day shifts)