Neonatologist - PRN - Tupelo - Department of Pediatrics

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Tupelo, MS

About The Position

The Neonatologist provides health care and assists with coordinating, scheduling, and administering health care in designated clinics, infirmaries, and/or hospitals. The role includes providing comprehensive medical care, directing clinical staff, and supporting diagnostic, treatment, and health education programs. The position is PRN and part-time at Children's of Mississippi NMMC Tupelo in the Department of Pediatrics. The job description also includes duties concerning care for the inmate population of the Mississippi Department of Corrections; those duties are listed as general examples and may not be exclusive or all-inclusive. The clinician must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine and hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Mississippi medical license. The role is subject to irregular hours and weekends as needed, and includes possible exposure to communicable diseases, infection, and radiation.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.
Licensed to practice medicine in Mississippi or eligible to obtain a Mississippi medical license.
Available for irregular hours, weekends as needed, and rotational call for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care for the inmate population of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
Supervise and direct licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, nurse assistants, laboratory and radiology personnel, and other medical staff in patient care and treatment.
Request laboratory tests and radiographic studies to support diagnosis and treatment.
Participate in a rotational call schedule to address after-hours emergencies.
Follow applicable policies and procedures of U.M.M.C. and M.D.O.C.
Perform tasks necessary to maintain high standards of clinical operations and patient care.
Organize and conduct general or specialized diagnostic and treatment clinics.
Provide consultation on health matters to staff, public officials, voluntary health agencies, committees, organizations, and professional groups.
Plan and conduct control and treatment programs, potentially including epidemiologic investigations.
Organize, conduct, and supervise chronic care clinics and treatment programs.
Encourage and emphasize health education.
Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports.