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College of Charleston

Neonatologist - Medical Director

College of Charleston, Yakima, Washington, United States, 98903


Requisition ID:

2024-44309Location:

US-WA-YakimaSpecialty:

Physician - NeonatologistPosition Type:

Full TimeHR Rep / Recruiter:

Travis WeeksContact:

OverviewNeonatology Medical Director Opportunity in Washington State!

ResponsibilitiesPediatrix Medical Group of Washington is seeking a Medical Director to lead our practice in the heart of Washington’s celebrated wine and hops-growing region!MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital (MYMH) has a 15-bed Level IIIA NICU serving South Central WA state.Physicians typically work 5-day blocks with call from home, offering flexibility in the work schedule and quality work/life balance.Regional perinatal center for Yakima County, its surrounding counties, 4 federally designated critical access hospitals, and a 5th larger rural hospital.Delivery rate of ~2500 births/year.The only Level III NICU in a 70-mile radius, surrounded by 5 federally designated critical access hospitals and 1 larger rural hospital that do not have pediatric or NICU services.The NICU has over 40 years of history in providing expert neonatal medical care to this thriving rural community.Average daily census of 10 patients and is actively rebuilding its robust service, in partnership with high-level community OB care and MFM services.Offering conventional mechanical ventilation and bubble CPAP support but does not offer high frequency ventilation or iNO currently.Full complement of therapists: Speech/Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists provide consultation, neurodevelopmental assessments, and recommendations for developmentally supportive therapies.The team in Yakima partners with its sister practice in Spokane to hold weekly practice meetings, to review and update clinical guidelines, to host journal club, and to present M&M conferences.Long-standing working relationship with all three children's hospitals in the state and their Pediatric subspecialty services: Mary Bridge Children's Hospital (Tacoma), Seattle Children’s Hospital (Seattle), and Sacred Heart Children's Hospital (Spokane). These hospitals provide regional pediatric support for those medically complex patients who require higher level NICU care or ongoing subspecialty care after discharge home.Yakima is centrally located in WA state and is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. Located in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountain range, Yakima boasts an average of 300 sunny days per year, featuring a confluence of mountains, desert, and farmland. The diverse region offers 4 seasons of outdoor activities that include trails for hiking and snowshoeing, mountains for biking and skiing, and rivers for paddling sports and fly-fishing. Yakima is also known for its agricultural bounty, with orchards supplying apples globally and local farms allowing residents to buy fresh produce straight from the field. The region’s vineyards supply grapes for some of the finest WA wine producers, and Yakima farmers are the largest producers of hops for beer production internationally, supporting a thriving local craft beer industry.Located just 2.5hrs from Seattle, WA and 3hrs from Portland, OR, big city amenities are within an easy drive. Yakima offers a lower cost of living and a variety of housing options from horse ranch to historic homes to modern custom homes. With excellent schools and a strong sense of community, Yakima is a beautiful place to live, work, and raise a family. Welcome to Yakima, WA!

QualificationsBE/BC NeonatologyPrior leadership experience preferred

Benefits and CompensationOur clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign-on bonuses and relocation.Salary Range: $210k to $275k base salary dependent on experience, plus an annual medical director stipend, plus an opportunity for an annual practice bonus.Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:Health Insurance including prescription drugsDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceShort- and Long-Term disability optionsEmployee stock purchase program – 15% discount*401k with company match**Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plansIdentity ProtectionEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

About UsPediatrix 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.Please Note: Fraudulent job postings/job scams are becoming increasingly common. All genuine Pediatrix job postings can be found through the Pediatrix Careers site: www.pediatrix.com/careers.

Pediatrix is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.#PedAHC

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