Neonatology
Submission for the position: Neonatology Staff Physician Opportunity - (Job Number: 145396)
Neonatology Staff Physician Opportunity
Expected Starting Salary Range: Salary position
Neonatology Staff Physician Opportunity
The Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children's is currently seeking a Full-time, Inhouse, Staff Physician Neonatologist and/or Newborn Special Care Nursery Hospitalist to focus on neonatal programs in the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky/Dayton areas.
Clinical exposure is rich and stimulating, ensuring development of strong bedside clinical acumen. Clinical effort will include service at one or more of Children’s Level IV NICU, (5) Level III and (9) Level II NICUs as well as delivery attendance, stabilization care and well-newborn exams and discharges. This position includes opportunities for mentorship and teaching of medical students, residents, nursing, and allied health care professionals as well as participation in newborn-focused quality improvement and clinical projects.
This position offers flexible, alternative work schedules focused on night and weekend shifts with time off during the weekday, which is rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center patients. Follows care guidelines and treatment protocols for infants, children, and adolescent patients and to aid in their mental and physical growth and development. Participates in all department/division activities and initiatives. Maintains good standing in the department.
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
·Patient Care
Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education, and experience. Participate in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Examine patients to determine the presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine the nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe, and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data, and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for discharged patients.
·Effective Communication
Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.
·Development of Clinical Excellence
Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
·Policy Compliance
Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge, and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
• Applicants must be board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and/or Neonatology.
• Must have experience in Level II/III/IV NICU.
• Interested candidates should send a cover letter describing their background and interest in the position, a CV including bibliography, and contact information for at least three references to:
• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent
• Unrestricted licensed physician
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division2 years related experience
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Unique Skills:
·Clinical Care Skills
Skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care, and management of illness
·Development
Knowledge of growth and development
·Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care
·Clinical Knowledge - Specialty
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas
·Path/Pharm
Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology
·Clinical Education
Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education
·Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself
·Professional Knowledge/Ability
Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position
·Decisive Leadership
Taking responsibility for guiding others' actions and providing direction to a group; stepping forward to take the lead in addressing difficult issues and making tough judgment calls
·Research Methods - Basic
Working knowledge of research methods including measurement, data collection and validity issues
·Communication
Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location T
Aug 26, 2023, 3:17:47 PM
Schedule: Full-time Location(s): United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location T Job Type: Standard Day Job