Neonatologist

Akron Childrens Hospital is dedicated to building a diverse workforce - one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether youre a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Childrens Hospital has something different thats hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once youre here, you know youre home.

We are seeking a full-time Neonatologist to join our Neonatology-Perinatology Department. You will be part of a highly skilled team, providing the highest level of care for critically ill and premature newborns within our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Our NICU offers a 100-bed capacity, with 75 Level IV beds and 25 Level III beds, all in private rooms, ensuring optimal patient care and family comfort. You will also provide coverage at the Akron Childrens Summa NICU with a 22 bed Level III NICU.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver expert care to sick and premature newborns in both the Level IV and Level III NICU settings.
• Attend and manage high-risk deliveries.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for extremely premature, surgical, cardiac, and ECMO patients, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with a growing multidisciplinary team, currently including 8 neonatologists and 40 neonatal nurse practitioners

Qualifications :

Opportunities for Growth :

The incoming physician will have teaching opportunities with residents and medical students and an appointment opportunity at Northeast Ohio Medical University.  The successful candidate will be an excellent clinician with interest in education and quality improvement.

This position is a 501(c)(3) site which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the Federal government.

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