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Outstanding BC/BE Neonatologist Opportunity in Florida’s Collier County

Nicklaus Children's Health System and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the health system’s physician-led multispecialty group practice, have an exceptional opportunity for a board-certified or board-eligible (BC/BE) fellowship-trained neonatologist with a minimum of three years of experience (preferred) for a 19-bed Level II NICU located on Florida’s Gulf Coast in Collier County.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a comprehensive perinatal and neonatal program for babies in a Level II NICU that is currently transitioning to a Level III NICU to better support the growing needs of the Naples community. This role presents a unique opportunity for a motivated candidate to build and expand the NICU. Applicants should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children. The BC/BE neonatologist will be responsible for attending deliveries, providing prenatal consultations to high-risk babies, resuscitating and stabilizing newborns in the delivery room, as well as providing leadership, oversight and supervision in the Level II nursery.

Candidates should be proficient in newborn resuscitation, including neonatal intubation, umbilical line placement and peripheral cannulation, lumbar punctures, etc. The unit is staffed around-the-clock by advanced practice providers employed by Nicklaus Children's Pediatric Specialists. Neonatologists round during the day and provide on-call coverage from home. These roles offer salaries that are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Nicklaus Children's is consecutively ranked among the best in the nation for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report . It was the first neonatology program of its kind in South Florida and receives referrals of the most critically ill neonates from hospitals throughout Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Level II NICU is part of the NCPS Section of Neonatology and the neonatologists will have access to the educational and professional development resources of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. The unit adheres to policies, procedures, training, and competencies shared through the collaboration with Nicklaus Children's.

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.” Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.  

Collier County is located on the Southwest Coast of Florida with easy access to Southwest Florida International Airport. Enjoy warm weather year-round, outdoor activities, beautiful beaches and cultural events.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510

nicklauschildrens.org

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school 
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  
  

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