Perm - Physician - Neonatology Kansas City, MO

Job description

Location:
Kansas City, MO

Kansas City offers an exceptional quality of life with a thriving cultural scene, world-renowned barbecue, and affordable cost of living. The city provides excellent educational opportunities, diverse neighborhoods, and is known for its friendly Midwest hospitality.

Facility:
This premier healthcare facility is part of a comprehensive health system offering advanced neonatal care services. The main campus features a state-of-the-art 49-bed Level-IIIB NICU with cutting-edge technology and equipment, supporting over 450 annual admissions with collaborative care teams and 24/7 in-house coverage.

Opportunity:
Board Certified/Board Eligible - Neonatology

Job Details:
• Provide in-house neonatal care coverage at the main Level-IIIB NICU with 49 beds
• Manage critically ill neonates using advanced therapies including inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, high-frequency jet ventilation, and therapeutic hypothermia
• Care for extremely low gestational age newborns (ELGAN), including infants as young as 22 weeks
• Support over 450 annual NICU admissions with an average daily census of 30
• Collaborate with a team of board-certified neonatologists and neonatal nurse practitioners
• Work alongside NNPs providing 24/7 in-house support
• Provide oversight or support to a 15-bed Level-IIIA NICU and a growing Level-II NICU
• Participate in out-of-house coverage supported by telehealth services
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives within the practice
• Opportunity to pursue individual clinical or academic interests
• Contribute to regional delivery services and neonatal care coordination
• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Requires Missouri Medical License or willingness to obtain
• Must have clean malpractice and license history
• DEA license required prior to start
• Continuous coverage including weekends as part of 24/7 NICU service

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.