Neonatologist - Medical Director

Company: Pediatrix Medical Group
Location: Yakima
Posted on: October 19, 2024

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 9Location: US-WA-YakimaSpecialty: Physician - NeonatologistPosition Type: Full TimeHR Rep / Recruiter: Travis WeeksContact: Overview Neonatology 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?which offers 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. Yakima 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. The region features 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. Yakima orchards supply apples globally, but local farms allow 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. Hops are big business and support 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.But 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! Qualifications
  • BE/BC Neonatology
  • Prior 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 drugs
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short- and Long-Term disability options
    • Employee 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 plans
    • Identity Protection
    • Employee 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 overAbout Us Pediatrix 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, qual
      
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