Neonatologist

Overview:

Neonatologist Opportunity in Springfield, Missouri

Enjoy the beauty of the Ozarks along with a low cost of living!

Responsibilities:

Looking for a new opportunity with FLEXIBILITY and TIME for family and outdoor activities in the Ozark mountains? Our Springfield early-mid career practice is looking to grow our group of 4 neonatologists and 6 NNPs by adding one additional BC/BE neonatologist. This group provides the unique opportunity to practice in a manageable environment and still care for a handful of infants who are acutely ill or extremely premature.

Neonatologist work schedule:

• Approximately 6-7 shifts/month as the primary neonatologist providing routine daytime care (IN HOUSE routinely 8 am to 5 pm) with AT-HOME call and backup for 24/7 IN-HOUSE NNP for the remainder of the 24-hr shift
• Average daily census of 25, split between 1-2 neos and 1-2 NNPs
• oAverage 34 admits monthly inclusive of 2-3 born under 1500 grams
• Approximately 6-7 shifts/month as backup neonatologist providing routine daytime care for about 5-8 Level II babies (IN HOUSE approximately 3-5 hours/day)
• Attend very-high risk deliveries (under 27 weeks, major anomalies, etc.)
• Provide all aspects of AAP Level III care (no ECMO, no cardiac surgery)
• High-frequency ventilation
• Inhaled nitric oxide
• Total body cooling with 24-hour video EEG
• Bedside US machine
• Donor milk with in-unit milk tech preparation

NICU environment:

• State-of-the-art, 46-bed Level-III single patient room NICU
• Skilled NNPs provide 24-hour, in-house coverage
• Procedural nursing team who attends high-risk deliveries and provides NICU transport services
• NICU-dedicated SLP, PT, OT, RT, and pharmacy specialists 7 days a week
• EPIC and Baby Steps Cloud EMRs
• Pediatric sub-specialists provide coverage in-person or via telehealth
• Highly-trained and inquisitive nursing staff

Located in scenic southwest Missouri, Springfield is the third largest city (population 170,000) in Missouri. We are located less than 1 hour to Branson, 2 hours to Kansas City, and 3 hours to St Louis. Springfield is hometown friendly with a cost of living that is 13% below the national average. One of the major factors attracting people to the Springfield area is the low cost of housing which is 25% below the national average. People travel from all over southwest and central Missouri to shop at Costco and the famous Buc-ee s. We are a college town with 9 public and private colleges, including Missouri State University. We have shopping, museums, restaurants, theaters, a zoo and fairgrounds, parks, and many caves to explore. The Double AA team for the St Louis Cardinals offers a glimpse of future (and sometimes, current) major league players. Afford the new home you ve always wanted, simplify your commute, and enrich your life amid the natural beauty we call home.

This is an opportunity to work at a facility which is located in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPS), or Medically Underserved Area/Population (MUA/MUP).

Qualifications:

BC/BE in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Benefits and Compensation:

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.

Benefits for Full Time employees and qualified dependents:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Progyny Fertility Benefits
• Livongo Diabetes Management
• Teladoc Health and Second Opinion Services
• Smart Shopper
• 401(K) Thrift Program & Sharing Plan**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 15% discount*
• Basic Employee; Spouse; Child Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Employee Optional Life and AD&D
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-Tax Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee and Dependent Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)**
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Sick Pay Bank
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)**
• Group Aflac Policies
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Charitable Fund
• Care.com
• Various Discount Programs

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

**Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees aged 21 and over

About Us:

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.

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Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.