Per Diem Neonatologist - Level III NICU Expert

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a Neonatologist to provide expert care and consulting services in neonatal medicine on a per diem, independent contractor basis. The position is in a 25-bed Level III community NICU for a board-certified neonatologist, preferably with at least 2 years NICU experience after fellowship training.

Responsibilities include coverage of the NICU, teaching physicians, nurses and staff, and contributing to quality improvement efforts in

Qualifications

• Medical Degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification (or eligibility) in Pediatrics and Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine.
• Unrestricted California license as Physician.
• Ability to meet eligibility and credentialing requirements of Torrance Memorial Medical Center Medical Staff Membership and of Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation.
• Commitment to developing and fostering a multidisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care.
• Demonstrated competence in continuous quality improvement processes.
• Evidence of exceptional clinical, and professional accomplishment.
• Computer competency comprised of a working knowledge of Windows and/or a comparable operating system that sufficiently provides for access to patient and other business information.

Responsibilities

• Coverage of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit providing comprehensive care.
• Fosters an environment that supports performance improvement activities within the patient care settings and provides appropriate reports as requested.
• Maintains and enhances the support of quality patient care by identifying and implementing strategies working collaboratively with the entire care team.
• Will provide education to physicians, nurses, and other ancillary medical personnel.

Skills

NICU experience

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Education to medical staff

Education

Medical degree from an accredited school

Board certification in Pediatrics and Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine (or eligibility)

California medical license

Tools

Windows competency

Job description

Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA is seeking a Neonatologist to provide expert care and consulting services in neonatal medicine on a per diem, independent contractor basis. The position is in a 25-bed Level III community NICU for a board-certified neonatologist, preferably with at least 2 years NICU experience after fellowship training.

Responsibilities include coverage of the NICU, teaching physicians, nurses and staff, and contributing to quality improvement efforts in