Neonatal Hospitalist

The Neonatology Division at Children’s Mercy Hospital Kansas City is seeking board certified / eligible pediatricians to provide clinical care in our regional referral Level IV NICU. In addition to clinical excellence, preferred candidates should have an interest in and evidence of scholarly pursuits, including education and quality improvement initiatives. The Neonatology Division consists of 36 neonatologists with a wide spectrum of interests, providing opportunity for candidates to find collaboration and support for an individualized professional career pathway.

Position Clinical Duties :

• Collaborate with a neonatologist to treat complex patients, in a procedural oriented specialty. The position would begin as a full-time, front-line neonatal provider in the Children’s Mercy Hospital NICU.
• Following an appropriate orientation to the NICU, to include proficiency in life-saving procedures (intubation, umbilical lines, etc), credentialing at other metropolitan hospital NICUs, which the Division of Neonatology serves, can be considered.
• Additional opportunities, such as the circumcision team or providing sole care to level 1-2 NICU patients, are possible.
• If desired, other clinical care models, in which the Division serves, can be considered, to include newborn nursery coverage and neonatal follow-up clinics.
• Longevity within the academic division is desired, with ample opportunities to pursue scholarly achievement and faculty development possibilities to qualify for academic promotion.

Additional details of the position include :

Develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care for the patient / family which promotes optimal patient outcomes :

Serves as a clinical resource for the education and consultation needs of the health care team :

Attends education programs, unit / department meetings and assigned committees :

Participates in performance improvement activities :

Please apply online with CV and Cover Letter or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https : / / faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com / jobs / 32320 / physician / job

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.