Neonatologist

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join their Neonatology-Perinatology Department. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical care for newborns in a state-of-the-art NICU, with a focus on patient outcomes and collaboration within a skilled team. The position includes teaching and mentoring opportunities, as well as participation in clinical research. This innovative firm emphasizes a commitment to diversity and teamwork, making it a rewarding environment for healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families.

Benefits

Teaching Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Mentoring Medical Students

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatology.
• Experience in neonatal intensive care and high-risk deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to sick and premature newborns in NICU settings.
• Attend and manage high-risk deliveries.
• Develop treatment plans for extremely premature and surgical patients.

Skills

Neonatology

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Research

Education

Board Certification in Neonatology

Unrestricted Ohio Medical License

Job description

Akron Childrens Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce - one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether youre a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Childrens Hospital has something different thats hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once youre here, you know youre home.

We are seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join our Neonatology-Perinatology Department. You will be part of a highly skilled team, providing the highest level of care for critically ill and premature newborns within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our NICU offers a 100-bed capacity, with 75 Level IV beds and 25 Level III beds, all in private rooms, ensuring optimal patient care and family comfort. You will also provide coverage at the Akron Childrens Summa NICU with a 22 bed Level III NICU.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver expert care to sick and premature newborns in both the Level IV and Level III NICU settings.
• Attend and manage high-risk deliveries.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for extremely premature, surgical, cardiac, and ECMO patients, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with a growing multidisciplinary team, currently including 8 neonatologists and 40 neonatal nurse practitioners

Qualifications :

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neonatology.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Ohio medical license.
• Experience in neonatal intensive care and high-risk deliveries.
• Strong commitment to patient care and teamwork.

Opportunities for Growth :

• Engage in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, with an academic appointment opportunity at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.

The incoming physician will have teaching opportunities with residents and medical students and an appointment opportunity at Northeast Ohio Medical University. The successful candidate will be an excellent clinician with interest in education and quality improvement.

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.