Neonatology - Staff Physician ll or lll

Cincinnati Children's•Burnet, TX

33d

About The Position

As national leaders in neonatal care, researchers in the Division of Neonatology at Cincinnati Children’s have been pioneering advancements in care for newborns for decades. By coordinating efforts and fostering these multidisciplinary collaborations, we continue to advance our knowledge and develop groundbreaking therapies to help infants thrive. Our team of researchers consists of scientists, neonatologists, immunologists, pulmonologists, biologists, neurologists, radiologists, informatics experts and data analysts. Together, we study a broad range of topics—from organ development to early prediction of neurodevelopmental disabilities in preterm infants to how environmental stimuli impact metabolism, growth and development in the NICU and beyond to neonatal health inequities and ways of increasing access to care. Our diverse backgrounds and skill sets give us a comprehensive understanding of varied topics with a singular focus: to improve care for all newborns.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent
Unrestricted licensed physician
Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
Completion of all required pre-employment activities
Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department

Nice To Haves

Board certification

Responsibilities

Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education, and experience.
Participate in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility.
Examine patients to determine the presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices.
Determine the nature and extent of disease or injury and prescribe and administer medications and immunizations.
Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data, and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation.
May formulate, maintain, support, monitor, and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment, and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment.
May also plan and coordinate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for discharged patients.
Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged.
Provide data that will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment, and the appropriate level of care.
Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs.
Maintains currency in the field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
Maintains good standing in the department by compliance with licensure and credentialing criteria.
Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission handling and applicable laws and regulations.
Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge, and billing.
Review timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.