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Neonatology NICU Hospitalist Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Neonatology NICU Hospitalist

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 11/2/2025 - Expires: 12/2/2025

Job ID: 292831469

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Job Description

We invite pediatricians completing their residency to join our Perinatal Institute Neonatal Intensive Care Unit "NICU" Team at Cincinnati Children's.

This is a unique opportunity for pediatricians with a gap year or those considering a Neonatology Fellowship to practice in the NICU setting while

expanding their clinical skills.

Hospitalist physicians provide direct care to neonatal patients admitted to our state-of-the-art Level IV NICU. They work in conjunction with the attending neonatologist physician providing the patient's day to day care and

management of complex and acutely ill patients.

Hospitalist physicians work in the context of a multidisciplinary team, in

collaboration with a large group of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners.

They have additional opportunities to participate in educational and quality improvement projects within the NICU.

Work schedules include day and night shifts in addition to weekend and

holiday rotations. They work on average 3 (12 hour) shifts per week which provides for excellent work/life balance.

Requirements:

* M.D./ D.O. or equivalent

* Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program

* Newborn training/experience in Level III/IV NICU. Orientation is provided.

* Board Certified or Board Eligibility in Pediatrics

Submit questions to Dr. Amy Nathan, Perinatal Instiute Medical Director, at Amy.Nathan@cchmc.org

To Join the Team! email a cover letter of interest, CV, and three references with contact information to Lucinda Messiah-Covington at

lucinda.messiah-covington@cchmc.org.

JOB 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 presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine 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 secu

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
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Education Level:
High school graduate
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