Per Diem Neonatologist

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 203,000 - 290,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice tail insurance

Job summary

Stam ford Hospital in Stamford, CT seeks a per diem Neonatologist to care for newborns in the NICU, provide teaching, and consult for Pediatrics and Surgery. The role includes night call with a requirement to be within 20 minutes of the hospital.

Malpractice and tail insurance are covered, with compensation at $179 per hour. The position emphasizes patient safety, evidence-based neonatal care, and collaboration with obstetrics, pediatrics and family medicine teams on utilization and clinical

Qualifications

• MD/DO license required.
• Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Experience with Delivery Room management and newborn care.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to newborns in the NICU and consult as needed.
• Teach and consult for Pediatrics, Surgery and Family Medicine.
• Support utilization management and clinical effectiveness efforts.
• Provide night call and be within 20 minutes of the hospital when on call.

Skills

Delivery Room management

Neonatal care

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

MD/DO License

Board eligible or board certified - Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job description

Job Description

Per Diem Neonatology with Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT

Per Diem Neonatology with Stamford Hospital in Stamford, CT

The per diem neonatologist will provide direct patient care to newborn infants, patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and consults as needed for neonates. The incumbent will also provide teaching and medical consultation as necessary for Departments of Pediatrics, Surgery and Family Medicine.

The neonatologist will support medical staff utilization management and clinical effectiveness efforts, enhance the quality and safety of in-patient care, utilize evidence-based care of patients admitted to the Neonatology service (either referred by private MD or admitted from L&D/Well Baby). The per diem neonatologist will also provide night call as needed. While on night call the per diem neonatologist must be readily available and no more than 20 minutes from the hospital.

Qualifications/Requirements

• MD/DO License required.
• Board eligible or board certified required in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Must have experience with Delivery Room management, and sick and well newborn care.
• Must possess excellent communication and computer skills.
• Position: Neonatologist
• Status: Per Diem (as needed by the department)
• Salary: $179/hour
• We will cover your malpractice and full tail insurance.