Neonatology Physician

About the Role

The Neonatologist delivers high-quality, evidence-based care as part of a team with neonatal nurse practitioners at a 25-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for critically ill and high-risk newborns. This role promotes a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement while delivering exceptional patient- and family-centered care. The Neonatologist oversees newborn care across all Asante facilities and accepts transfers from Southern Oregon and Northern California.

In addition to providing direct patient care—including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing management, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency response—the physician collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize clinical outcomes and care transitions. In partnership with OHSU, nursing leadership, and hospital administration, the Neonatologist helps drive operational excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, support program growth, and advance strategic initiatives that strengthen neonatal services across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.
• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, ongoing management, neonatal resuscitation, and emergency response.
• Oversee newborn care across all Asante facilities and accept transfers from Southern Oregon and Northern California.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize clinical outcomes and care transitions.
• Drive operational excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, and support program growth in partnership with OHSU, nursing leadership, and hospital administration.

Requirements

• Current or recent experience in neonatology.
• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Successful completion of residency training in an ACGME-accredited neonatology program.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible in area of specialty by the Oregon State Board of Medical Examiners (OSBME).
• MD (Doctor of Medicine) or DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) upon start.
• Must obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges, including position-specific certifications/memberships as determined by Asante Medical Staff team.
• Eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs.
• Must meet all qualifications to participate in the hospital's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for part-time and above employees and their eligible dependents, beginning within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement Savings: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company contribution and match.
• Time Off: Varies by position and may include paid, earned, or authorized time off from work.
• Professional Development: Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Additional Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee assistance programs.

At Asante, we are guided by our values: Excellence, Respect, Honesty, Service, and Teamwork.