Neonatologist - Level III NICU

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Quality and Productivity bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Malpractice insurance paid

Generous PTO

CME leave and CME allowance

Retirement plans

Job summary

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks a board-certified/board-eligible Neonatologist to lead our 23-bed Level III NICU and oversee the normal newborn nursery. This full-time role offers collaborative, evidence-based care within MedStar Health’s integrated system and includes teaching residents and students.

You will participate in a flexible schedule, home call, and quality-improvement initiatives, with dedicated time for education and leadership activities in a

Qualifications

• MD Licensure
• Initial board certification in Pediatrics
• Successful completion of a Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine Fellowship Program
• Board certification or eligibility in Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine
• BLS and NRP certification

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in the NICU and newborn nursery.
• Teach residents, physician assistant students, and neonatal nurse practitioner students.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit meetings.
• Manage home call coverage as part of a flexible schedule.

Skills

MD Licensure

Board certification

Pediatrics board certification

BLS/NRP certification

Education

Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine Fellowship

Tools

BLS

NRP

Job description

About the Job

Neonatologist Physician - MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, located in Baltimore, Maryland, and part of MedStar Health, is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Neonatologist to serve our 23-bed, private-room Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the normal newborn nursery. This full-time position offers an exceptional opportunity to practice in a high-performing NICU while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care within one of the region's leading integrated healthcare systems.

Physicians participate in a flexible schedule that includes clinical service, weekends, holidays, and home call. Dedicated administrative time is available for quality improvement initiatives, unit meetings, and educational activities, including teaching residents, physician assistant students, and neonatal nurse practitioner students.

Qualifications

• MD Licensure
• Initial board certification in Pediatrics
• Successful completion of a Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine Fellowship Program
• Board certification or eligibility in Perinatal/Neonatal Medicine
• BLS and NRP certification

About Our NICU

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center is a 23-bed, private-room level III NICU that admits ~280 newborns annually. Our program consistently achieves neonatal outcomes that rank within the top quartile of participating Vermont Oxford Network centers nationwide, reflecting our commitment to exceptional clinical quality and evidence-based care.

Since 2007, MedStar Franklin Square has partnered with the March of Dimes to support Maryland's only fully staffed NICU Family Support Program, providing comprehensive education, advocacy, and emotional support for families throughout their neonatal journey.

As part of MedStar Health, the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington region, you'll join a nationally recognized health system committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education, and patient-centered care. Physicians benefit from the resources of an integrated health system while practicing in a collaborative environment that supports professional growth, leadership, and lifelong learning.

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

• A competitive salary and signing bonus
• Eligibility for Quality and Productivity bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Generous paid time off
• CME leave and CME allowance
• Retirement saving plans - 403(b) with % employer match, 457(b), and/or 457(f)

Live and Work in Baltimore

Located in the Baltimore metropolitan area, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center offers easy access to vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and the cultural amenities of both Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $280,000.00 - USD $300,000.00 /Yr.