Neonatologist

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time-off allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children is seeking a full-time BC/BE Neonatologist to join their Level III NICU team in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include providing care for patients within a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to women’s and families’ health.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and participate in quality improvement initiatives. The position offers an academic appointment at Drexel University College of Medicine, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE in Neonatology-Perinatal Medicine.
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric residency & Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship program.
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license at the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within a Level III NICU and Academic Medical Center.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement work.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Neonatology expertise

Education

BC/BE in Neonatology-Perinatal Medicine

ACGME accredited Pediatric residency and Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship

Unrestricted PA medical license

Job description

Job Summary

Neonatologist – Level III NICU – Philadelphia, PA – Academic Appointment St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is recruiting a full-time BC/BE Neonatologist to join our team. As part of a multi-disciplinary and clinically integrated team you will provide care to the patients within our affiliated Level III NICU and Academic Medical Center in Philadelphia.

Highlights

• Work in the Level III NICU at Temple Women & Families, a newly designed, state-of-the-art 42-bed NICU. Temple Women and Families is the only campus in the Philadelphia area exclusively dedicated to women’s and families’ health.
• Approximately 2,500 deliveries a year and 400 NICU admissions. Caring for babies as young as 23 weeks gestation
• 2 Neonatologists and 1 Physician Assistant – day shift, 1 Neonatologist and 1 Physician Assistant – night shift, NICU certified RNs, Social Workers, Nutritionists and tenured support staff.
• 24/7 Neonatal Physician Assistants in NICU to provide support
• Newborn Nursery is staffed by pediatricians.
• The division has a strong commitment to quality improvement work and participates in the Vermont Oxford Network.
• This strong team-based approach focuses on providing the highest level of quality care and delivers excellent health outcomes that exceed the national average for critically ill newborns each year.
• Cover 1 hospital location
• Advancement opportunities and special project participation
• Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with our academic partner, Drexel University College of Medicine
• Large sub-specialty network of physicians to support you and your patients
• No surgical cases, manageable census and supportive team to reduce physician burnout

The Benefits We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer automatic contribution and employer match.
• Malpractice insurance & tail coverage
• Generous paid time-off allowance
• Commuter Benefits- tax-free transit or parking
• CME time and money
• Relocation assistance
• Supportive health system to advance goals

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• BC/BE in Neonatology-Perinatal Medicine
• Graduate of an ACGME accredited Pediatric residency & Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship program
• Unrestricted PA medical license at time of employment
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to obtain/maintain DEA certification for Commonwealth of PA