Physician - Neonatologist
Episcopal Health Services, Inc. · New York, New York, United States · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead the medical management of infants in a Level II NICU (as defined by NYS DOH standards).
- Direct neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room and stabilization of high-risk infants for transport if necessary.
- Perform critical procedures including endotracheal intubation, umbilical line placement, chest tube insertion, and lumbar punctures.
- Collaborate with nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and pediatric subspecialists.
- NYS Regulatory & Perinatal Compliance
- Adhere to NYS Department of Health (DOH) regulations regarding the transfer of high-risk neonates to our Regional Perinatal Center (RPC) when clinical needs exceed the facility’s designated level.
- Ensure strict compliance with mandatory NYS newborn screenings, including blood spots (for over 50 metabolic/genetic disorders), pulse oximetry for Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD), and universal hearing screenings.
- Documentation, Quality & Safety
- NYS DOH Reporting: Assist in the mandatory reporting of neonatal data to the New York State Department of Health and the Vermont Oxford Network (VON).
- Infection Control: Adhere to NYS Article 28 requirements for infection prevention, specifically regarding CLABSI (Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection) reduction in the NICU.
- Patient Experience
- Champion communication with families in high-stress environments, adhering to the "Family-Centered Care" model encouraged by NYS quality initiatives.
Requirements
- Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Training: Completion of a 3-year Pediatrics residency, followed by a 3-year Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship.
- Board Status: Board Certified (or board eligible, actively pursuing certification) in Pediatrics, with completion of fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of New York.
- Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (essential), S.T.A.B.L.E Certification.
- Preferred: Clinical Skills: Proficiency in managing premature infants >32 weeks gestation, providing intermediate care, ventilation support (non-invasive/brief invasive), and stabilizing infants prior to potential transfer.