Neonatologist

Company: Pediatrix Medical Group
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: August 1, 2022

Job Description:

GREAT LAKES, BAY REGION

Excellent opportunity for a full-time neonatologist to join a practice that emphasizes a team approach!

Pediatrix - Medical Group is offering an exciting career opportunity for a fifth full-time neonatologist to join our team at Covenant Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Our highly specialized neonatologists emphasize a team approach to neonatal care that covers 17 counties in mid-Michigan. All board-certified/eligible neonatologists, including experienced providers, newly graduated fellows are encouraged to apply!

About the opportunity

The 54-bed, Level-III NICU cares for approximately 35-40 patients a day and is supported by a broad range of pediatric subspecialists. In this role, the neonatologist will primarily:

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• Assess critically ill neonates and administer comprehensive patient care using HFV, nitric oxide and whole-body cooling.
  
• Attend occasional high-risk deliveries, which are generally attended by neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs).
  
• Participation with pediatric residency programs with teaching and research opportunities
  
• Multiple lovely communities, and great schools, all within driving distance of Saginaw
  
• Stipend opportunity available for first, second and third year fellows. Inquire for additional details.
  
  About the offer: Sign-on bonus and more!
  
  In addition to a generous salary and an attractive benefits package that can be tailored to your individual needs, this leadership position offers:
  
  
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  • A sign-on and retention program.
    
  • Relocation reimbursement.
    
  • Continuing education accreditation.
    
  • Long-term employment with growth opportunities.
    
  • Access to research, quality-improvement, and safety initiatives.
    
    About the team
    
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    • A nurse-led transport team provides coverage to multiple level-I and level-II hospitals in the region.
      
    • An in-house NNP provides 24-hour coverage, with an on-call neonatologist on standby.
      
    • A dedicated core group of respiratory therapists is available 24/7.
      
    • Clinicians also care for approximately 60% of the patients in the well-baby nursery.
      
    • Neonatologists enjoy a block schedule allowing for work life balance
      
    • Compassionate family centered group of providers
      
      
      Additionally, academic affiliation to Central Michigan University is offered to all neonatologists.
      
      About Saginaw
      
      A cornerstone of Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region and the birthplace of legendary singer Stevie Wonder and tennis pro and four-time Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams, Saginaw is approximately 90 minutes from Detroit. The area is home to a vast system of waterways and woodlands, as well as a wealth of nature preserves, trails and facilities that support a love for green spaces while also inspiring active lifestyles. The Bay Area is home to several universities, excellent schools and The Dow Chemical Company. The area also features recreational activities, including Dow Gardens, Dow Event Center and minor-league hockey and baseball. Saginaw offers a rich and diverse culture. One of the gems of this bustling town is the riverfront district, which offers many activities, places to live and educational opportunities. It's no wonder Saginaw is a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family!
      
      If you're an experienced neonatologist or newly graduated neonatal fellow, we'd like to visit with you!
      
      Effective November 1st, 2021 Pediatrix will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.
      
      Benefits
      
      Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.
      
      *Our benefits include:
      
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      • Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance
        
      • 401(k) with annual matching program
        
      • Advanced and continuing medical education
        
      • Leadership training and advancement opportunities
        
      • Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount
        
      • Professional liability insurance
        
      • Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing
        
        *These benefits are for full time employees, employees in other types of employment classifications may be eligible for some of these benefits.
        
        
        
        
        Mednax, Inc. and its affiliated practices operating as Pediatrix - Medical Group (Pediatrix) are one of the nation's leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians have been committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties including obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and neonatology are complemented by 18 pediatric subspecialties and a newly expanded area of primary and urgent care clinics. The group's high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives.
        
        Today through almost 8,000 employees in 38 states, dedicated teams including physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient -. We invite you to join the Pediatrix - family and help shape the future of health care for women, babies and children.
        
        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.
        
        
        
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