Neonatologist

Children's Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust research infrastructure

Educational opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A pediatric specialty health center is seeking a fellowship-trained Neonatologist to join their team of 13 professionals. The role involves managing a Level IV NICU and contributing to clinical and educational research. Ideal candidates should possess interest in research and education, be board eligible or certified, and demonstrate team collaboration skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a leading pediatric healthcare organization dedicated to exceptional care and innovation.

Qualifications

• Fellowship trained in Neonatology required.
• Interest in research and education is ideal.
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other specialties.

Responsibilities

• Join a faculty of 13 neonatologists and in-house nurse practitioners.
• Contribute to research programs at the Child Health Research Institute.
• Manage care in Level IV and III NICUs.

Skills

Relevant basic, translational, and clinical research

Team collaboration

Commitment to education and teaching

Education

Fellowship in Neonatology

Board Eligible/Board Certified

Job description

Children’s Nebraska, with the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, is currently recruiting a BE/BC, fellowship trained Neonatologist to grow the practice. Individuals will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine, commensurate with their credentials.

• Join the current faculty of 13 neonatologists and experienced teams of in-house nurse practitioners.
• Ideal candidates will have an interest in relevant basic, translational and clinical research. The Division is active in basic, translational, clinical and educational research programs, and has a robust research infrastructure available to investigators through the Child Health Research Institute. Funds to develop a research program are available based on the candidate’s expertise. Call approximately 1 in 6 nights.
• Level IV NICU with 55 private beds located at Children’s Hubbard Center opened in 2021
• Level III NICU with 38 private beds located at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
• Fellowship program with 1 fellow per year
• Robust teaching service with residents, medical students, NNP students and other learners

Children’s Nebraska is a 225-bed nonprofit organization caring for children since 1948. Founded by the community and for the community, Children’s is the only full-service, pediatric specialty health center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond. As the region’s pediatric healthcare leader, we’re dedicated to exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. Our state-of-the-art Hubbard Center for Children opened in August 2021 and is home to Nebraska’s only Level IV regional Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Fetal Care Center, the state’s first and only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and a first-in-the-region Cardiac Care Unit. The Child Health Research Institute, an innovative partnership between UNMC and Children’s Nebraska, was established in 2017 and aims to assist investigators with start-up funding and infrastructure for clinical, basic science or translational research.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center NICU is a regional high-risk perinatal center and admits approximately 450 infants each year and has an average daily census of 25 patients. Nebraska Medicine has an active delivery service allowing Neonatology and Perinatology to work closely together. Pediatric anesthesiologists are also available in-house. Additionally, a full complement of pediatric specialties in the joint practice with Children's Nebraska, provide timely on-site consultations at UNMC. The UNMC and Children’s affiliation aligns our two organizations in a way that allows a shared vision for the future of pediatric health care and ensures children have access to world-class clinical care, treatments influenced by cutting-edge research and a future generation of well-education and highly trained medical professionals.

Omaha enjoys four distinct seasons, along with an exciting metropolitan community and a population of nearly one million. Omaha is a safe city where families enjoy the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in cultural activities including a professional symphony, ballet, theater, art, history, museums, a world class zoo, and fine dining that will appeal to every taste. In addition to the many collegiate sports and the College World series, Omaha is host to several sports teams including a minor league baseball, a USL League One soccer team, a Tier 1 junior hockey league team, and professional indoor women’s volleyball. Outdoor recreational activities include golf, hiking, cycling, hunting, fishing, camping, and water sports. Additionally, Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools. The cost of living is Omaha is lower than the national average. This combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life. Omaha ranked 18th on the 2024 U.S. News Best Places to Live.