Physician - Neonatology

Cynet HealthStaff; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Board-Certified Neonatologist to step into a Practice Medical Director role in a Level IIIB NICU. You will lead clinical excellence, quality initiatives, and academic advancement within a high-acuity unit with 60 beds and ~625 annual admissions.

You will oversee clinical operations, mentor residents, and collaborate with hospital leadership to expand neonatal services and drive patient safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Leadership experience in NICU or clinical program development
• Must be Board Certified in Neonatology
• Neonatology experience

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical excellence and quality initiatives in a high-acuity NICU
• Oversee clinical operations and provider performance
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and academic partners to expand neonatal services
• Teach and participate in academic activities for medical students and residents
• Mentor residents in quality improvement and research projects
• Work with multidisciplinary subspecialists and utilize advanced neonatal therapies

Skills

Leadership experience

Neonatology clinical care

Teaching residents

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Neonatology

Job description

Physician - Neonatology

Profession: Medical Director

Specialty: Neonatology

Duration: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift: Varied clinical and administrative schedule based on NICU coverage

Hours per Shift: Typically 12–24 hours

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Virginia Medical License (or willingness to obtain)

Certifications: Board Certified in Neonatology

Must-Have:

• MD or DO degree
• Leadership experience in NICU or clinical program development
• Must be Board Certified in Neonatology
• Neonatology experience

Description:We are seeking a Board-Certified Neonatologist to step into a Practice Medical Director role.In this role, you will lead clinical excellence, quality initiatives, and academic advancement within a high-acuity NICU.You will provide clinical care in a Level IIIB NICU with 60 beds and approximately 625 annual admissions.As Practice Medical Director, you will oversee clinical operations and provider performance.You will lead and implement quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.Drive clinical innovation and program development within the neonatal service line.Collaborate with hospital leadership and academic partners to expand neonatal services.Participate in teaching and academic responsibilities for medical students and pediatric and family medicine residents.Engage in Grand Rounds, simulation boot camps, and educational programming.Mentor residents in quality improvement and research projects.Support and grow scholarly and academic initiatives in partnership with the medical school.Work alongside multidisciplinary pediatric subspecialists, including maternal-fetal medicine and pediatric surgery.Utilize advanced neonatal therapies such as high-frequency ventilation and nitric oxide therapy.This position requires residency within the immediate local area and relocation may be required.Locums candidates and visa candidates will not be accepted.A comprehensive benefits package will be provided, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.Additionally, life and disability coverage, retirement plan, and employee stock purchase program will be offered.Promote work-life balance and family well-being through employer-supported benefits.