Neonatologist Physician - Level IV NICU

Geisinger • Danville, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Health System is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Neonatologist to join the team of neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and neonatal physician assistants at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The role includes continuous in-house NICU coverage and participation in care within a Level IV regional neonatal intensive care unit serving Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Neonatologists are supported by maternal-fetal medicine specialists and a broad range of pediatric medical and surgical specialists.

The 40-bed NICU has approximately 600 admissions and 250 neonatal transports annually, with helicopter and ground transport provided by a unit-based team. A high-risk delivery service is located next to the NICU. The department supports education for pediatric and internal medicine-pediatric residents, medical students, and neonatal nurse practitioner students; conducts outreach education and simulation programs for referring hospitals; and co-directs the Center for Prenatal Pediatrics with maternal-fetal medicine. Department members are expected to participate in performance improvement projects. The position also offers opportunities to teach learners at a variety of levels.

Requirements

• Board-certified or board-eligible in neonatology.
• Recent experience with high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide administration, therapeutic hypothermia therapy, congenital heart disease, and peri-operative management.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Licensed Medical Doctor in the State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous in-house NICU coverage alongside neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal physician assistants, and pediatric residents.
• Provide neonatal care involving high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide administration, therapeutic hypothermia, congenital heart disease, and peri-operative management.
• Teach learners at a variety of levels.
• Participate in performance improvement projects.
• Participate in neonatal outreach education and simulation programs for referring hospitals.

Benefits

• Forgivable recruitment loan/base salary
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous CME
• Robust retirement plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program qualifying employer
• Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage and domestic partner benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree