Neonatologist - Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME time and funds

Total Rewards Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health St Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA seeks a board-certified neonatologist to join a 3-physician division with 2 APNs providing 24/7 NICU coverage in a level 2 unit. The role involves daytime care, on-call from home, and leadership in bedside rounds for active NICU management.

The ideal candidate will be MD/DO or foreign equivalent, with eligibility to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license.

Qualifications

• Board-certified neonatologist required.
• MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent.
• Ability to acquire a PA license to practice. (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate rounds and actively manage NICU patients (vent weaning, nutrition adjustments, labs).
• Provide daytime coverage with on-call from home; 24/7 coverage by the team.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and staff to ensure high-quality care and family communication.

Skills

Board-certified Neonatologist

Education

MD/DO or foreign equivalent

Job description

Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health St Joseph Medical Center - is seeking a full-time Neonatologist!

We are committed to excellent clinical care, teaching, and research.

• We are recruiting to have a division of 3 Neonatologists, and 2 Advanced Practice Providers that with provide 24/7 coverage
• This Neonatologist will cover up to 12 beds in a level 2 NICU
• This position will include daytime coverage and on call from home. The advanced practice providers work in house 7p-7a and are first call with the physician as back up if needed during those hours.
• Neonatologist Physician will facilitate rounds to provide active management of NICU patients. Including but not limited to vent weaning, nutrition adjustments, lab reviews and meeting with families
• A full complement of ancillary staff including excellent administrative support

What we’re seeking:

• Candidates should be board-certified neonatologist
• MD, D.O., or foreign equivalent
• Ability to acquire a license to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Opportunity highlights:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• CME time and funds
• LTD and Life insurance, and so much more!

Area highlights:

Berks County maintains a perfect balance of urban, rural and suburban settings. Our community offers diverse outdoor and cultural activities, outstanding schools and quality of life with easy accessibility to shore points, airports and major metro areas, such as Philadelphia, Washington, DC and New York City.

Penn State Health St. Joseph is a non-profit network consisting of St. Joseph Medical Center, St. Joseph Downtown Reading Campus, St. Joseph Medical Group and St. Joseph Provider Hospital Organization (PHO). Founded in 1873 by the Sisters of St. Francis, the network provides a full-range of outpatient and inpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical services. The 380,000 sq. ft., 212-bed state-of-the-art hospital and health campus opened in late 2006 on 40 acres in Bern Township. In 2015, St. Joseph Regional Health Network was the first member to transition into Penn State Health, a newly-created non-profit entity of Penn State University.

Routinely ranked among the Top 50 Heart Hospitals in the country in quality metrics, St. Joseph also is nationally certified as a Center of Excellence in Chest Pain, Stroke and Heart Failure. Nursing care at St. Joseph also has earned the distinction as a “Pathways to Excellence” accredited facility.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (Facilities and Peloton), Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling, and PSH OnDemand.
• Be Balanced with Paid Holidays, Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Life Insurance, Malpractice Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported with Relocation Assistance(if eligible), Continuing Medical Education (CME), assistance provided by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Business Employee Resource Groups, and Virtual Benefits Orientation.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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