Remote Neonatology Medical Director: NICU Utilization

HireTalent; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist as Reviewing Medical Director to lead NICU utilization management and neonatal clinical operations in a fully remote capacity. This role focuses on evidence-based determinations for complex NICU cases within Medicaid programs and across state partnerships, delivering expert clinical governance.

You will review admissions and discharge planning, mentor teams, and collaborate with providers to ensure high-quality newborn care, patient safety,

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with valid medical license.
• Board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is required.
• Active, unrestricted licenses in Oklahoma and/or South Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Review NICU admissions, stays, level-of-care requests, transfers, and discharge services.
• Assess maternal, delivery, newborn, and NICU documentation for complex neonates.
• Apply Medicaid criteria and evidence-based guidelines in determinations.
• Document clear medical necessity rationales and discharge readiness.

Skills

NICU utilization management

Clinical leadership

Medical decision making

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Tools

MHK

CGX

Job description

HireTalent is seeking a board-certified Neonatologist as Reviewing Medical Director to lead NICU utilization management and neonatal clinical operations in a fully remote capacity. This role focuses on evidence-based determinations for complex NICU cases within Medicaid programs and across state partnerships, delivering expert clinical governance.

You will review admissions and discharge planning, mentor teams, and collaborate with providers to ensure high-quality newborn care, patient safety,