Neonatologist (Level IIIB NICU)

Quick Facts

• Permanent Neonatologist (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

• Full-time, permanent coverage from a TBD start date through ongoing

• In-house Level IIIB NICU coverage with continuous 24/7 support from neonatal NNPs

• Patient population: critically ill and premature neonates, including extremely low gestational age newborns

Description

Provide in-house neonatal care for critically ill and premature infants, including extremely premature neonates, in a 49-bed Level IIIB NICU and supporting units. Manage advanced neonatal therapies and coordinate care with board-certified neonatologists, NNPs, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams, including regional delivery services and telehealth-supported out-of-house coverage. Participate in neonatal care coordination and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-house neonatal care and manage critically ill neonates

• Attend to extremely premature infants

• Collaborate with board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs)

• Participate in regional delivery services and neonatal care coordination

• Support out-of-house coverage with telehealth and NNP involvement

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Required Procedures

• Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO)

• High-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)

• High-frequency jet ventilation (HFJV)

• Therapeutic hypothermia

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

• Missouri Medical License or willingness to obtain

• Clean malpractice/license history highly preferred

• Most recent NPDB self-query report within 30 days

• DEA required prior to start; specify whether visa support is required

Benefits

• Permanent, long-term coverage position

• In-house NICU coverage with 24/7 neonatal nurse practitioner support