Academic Neonatologist - Full Time - Hartford & Farmington, CT

About the role

The Division of Neonatology at Connecticut Children’s is seeking an experienced, full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible neonatologist with an established academic focus in clinical, basic, translational, or educational research. Current areas of interest include inflammation/microbiome, epidemiology/outcomes, AI, neurosciences, and lung development/lung injury. Applicants with other areas of interest are also encouraged to apply. Research support is commensurate with experience and current or potential extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment of patients by obtaining a comprehensive history.
• Examines patients to obtain objective physical data and supporting information through laboratory and imaging modalities.
• Formulate a differential diagnosis and develops a reasonable treatment plan to include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and making appropriate referrals as indicated.
• Maintain ongoing documentation of patient interventions within the timeframe established by policy, to include documentation of initial assessment, treatment plans, progress notes and any other patient interactions, to include telephone calls.
• Collaborate with nursing, support personnel and administration in matters affecting patient care.
• Ensure the protection of patient rights and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
• Responsible for teaching medical students, pediatric residents and neonatal fellows.
• Initiate and/or participate in specific research or other scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Education Required: M.D., or D.O. degree required.
• E stablished area of focus in research, quality improvement, or education which is demonstrated by ongoing publications and/or funding.
• LICENSE And/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Active CT Physician license, Active DEA Board eligible or certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine as appropriate.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.