Neonatologist

Intermountain Health•Saint Joseph, MO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Intermountain Health is hiring a Neonatologist for its Denver Front Range division. The physician will join a local team of eight neonatologists working closely with 37 neonatal advanced practice providers. Most shifts will be at Saint Joseph Hospital in downtown Denver, which has a Level III, 53-bed NICU. The role also includes providing care at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Good Samaritan Hospital in Lafayette, and Platte Valley Hospital in Brighton. Lutheran and Good Samaritan care for patients at 28 or more weeks’ gestation, while Platte Valley cares for patients at 32 or more weeks’ gestation. The physician will work with nursing, respiratory therapy, occupational therapy, social work, dietetics, CNA, and other staff. The position offers a guaranteed base salary of $370,000, eligibility for an annual $10,000 quality incentive, a $25,000 starting bonus, and relocation assistance if needed. Intermountain also provides paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance, along with a benefits package intended to support caregiver well-being. The Neonatologist examines and diagnoses newborns, develops treatment plans, provides urgent and advanced life-saving care, manages treatment and monitors critically ill or premature infants, coordinates care with other healthcare professionals, and communicates with and supports parents. Administrative and leadership duties include maintaining medical records, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and standards, and leading and mentoring neonatal nurses, medical students, and residents. The physician is expected to remain current in the field through continuing education and may participate in or conduct research to improve neonatal care and outcomes.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine.
Board-certified or board-eligible Neonatologist.
Active, unobstructed Colorado medical license, or ability to obtain one.
U.S. ACGME Pediatric Residency.
Fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification.

Responsibilities

Examine newborns, diagnose conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Provide immediate medical care to newborns in critical condition, including resuscitation and advanced life-support techniques.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and monitor critically ill or premature infants.
Coordinate comprehensive care with nurses, pediatricians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
Explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses to parents and provide emotional support.
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient conditions, treatments, and progress.
Ensure adherence to hospital policies, governmental regulations, and industry standards for neonatal care.
Lead and mentor neonatal nurses, medical students, and residents, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.
Stay current with advances in neonatology through continuing medical education, conferences, and scientific journals.
Participate in or conduct research studies aimed at improving neonatal care and outcomes.
Provide care primarily at Saint Joseph Hospital and also at Lutheran Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Platte Valley Hospital.